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Mineclonia 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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MI Mineclonia Open-source voxel sandbox game for Luanti VS MI Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 Survival voxel game playable on self-hosted Minetest servers
FeatureMinecloniaMineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageLuaLua
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcebare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 300★ 100
First released20202021
ReplacesMinecraftMinecraft

Why pick each one

Choose Mineclonia if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Written in Lua
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Mineclonia details

Choose Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 if…

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Yes. Mineclonia 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 Mineclonia and Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 with Docker?

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

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