Mindustry vs Scribble.rs

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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FeatureMindustryScribble.rs
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0BSD-3-Clause
LanguageJavaGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binary, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 28,532★ 652
First released20172026
ReplacesFactorio

Why pick each one

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Choose Scribble.rs if…

  • Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Go
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Scribble.rs details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mindustry or Scribble.rs better?

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

Are Mindustry and Scribble.rs free and open-source?

Yes. Mindustry is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Scribble.rs under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mindustry and Scribble.rs with Docker?

Mindustry: yes. Scribble.rs: yes.

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