Mindustry vs Valheim Server Docker

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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FeatureMindustryValheim Server Docker
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaShell
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binary, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 28,532★ 2,239
First released20172021
ReplacesFactorioofficial Valheim hosting

Why pick each one

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Choose Valheim Server Docker if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (2.2k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Shell
Valheim Server Docker details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mindustry or Valheim Server Docker better?

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

Are Mindustry and Valheim Server Docker free and open-source?

Yes. Mindustry is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Valheim Server Docker under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mindustry and Valheim Server Docker with Docker?

Mindustry: yes. Valheim Server Docker: yes.

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