Veloren vs VoxeLibre
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted game servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Veloren
Open-world multiplayer voxel RPG with servers
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VoxeLibre
Sandbox voxel game with multiplayer servers
| Feature | Veloren | VoxeLibre |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Servers | Game Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Rust | Lua |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,700 | ★ 700 |
| First released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Cube World, Minecraft | Minecraft |
Why pick each one
Choose VoxeLibre if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Lua
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Veloren or VoxeLibre better?
Neither is universally better. Veloren has the larger community, while VoxeLibre is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Veloren and VoxeLibre free and open-source?
Yes. Veloren is licensed under GPL-3.0 and VoxeLibre under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Veloren and VoxeLibre with Docker?
Veloren: yes. VoxeLibre: check the project docs for container support.