Mindustry vs RAWeb

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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FeatureMindustryRAWeb
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaPHP
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binary, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 28,532★ 417
First released20172018
ReplacesFactorioXbox Achievements

Why pick each one

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Choose RAWeb if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in PHP
RAWeb details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mindustry or RAWeb better?

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

Are Mindustry and RAWeb free and open-source?

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

Can I run Mindustry and RAWeb with Docker?

Mindustry: yes. RAWeb: yes.

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