Mindustry vs RconCli

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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FeatureMindustryRconCli
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageJavaGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 28,532★ 677
First released20172023
ReplacesFactorio

Why pick each one

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Choose RconCli if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Written in Go
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
RconCli details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mindustry or RconCli better?

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

Are Mindustry and RconCli free and open-source?

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

Can I run Mindustry and RconCli with Docker?

Mindustry: yes. RconCli: check the project docs for container support.

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