Mindustry vs Velocity

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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FeatureMindustryVelocity
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaJava
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 28,532★ 2,230
First released20172018
ReplacesFactorioBungeeCord

Why pick each one

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Choose Velocity if…

  • Fast and scalable
  • Active maintenance
Velocity details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mindustry or Velocity better?

Mindustry is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Velocity if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Mindustry and Velocity free and open-source?

Yes. Mindustry is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Velocity under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mindustry and Velocity with Docker?

Mindustry: yes. Velocity: yes.

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