Mindustry vs Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5

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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FeatureMindustryMineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaLua
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 28,532★ 100
First released20172021
ReplacesFactorioMinecraft

Why pick each one

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Choose Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 if…

  • Familiar gameplay
  • Fully free
Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mindustry or Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 better?

Mindustry is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Mindustry and Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 free and open-source?

Yes. Mindustry is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mindustry and Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 with Docker?

Mindustry: yes. Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5: check the project docs for container support.

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