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Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 vs Terasology

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 Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 Survival voxel game playable on self-hosted Minetest servers VS TE Terasology Open-source voxel world game and engine
FeatureMineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5Terasology
Deploy effortRead-the-docs projectRead-the-docs project
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageLuaJava
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM256 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcebinary, source
GitHub stars★ 100★ 3,896
First released20212011
ReplacesMinecraftMinecraft

What are Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 and Terasology?

Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5

MineClone5 is a survival sandbox game for the Minetest/Luanti engine that closely follows Minecraft mechanics. It can be hosted on a Minetest server to provide a familiar survival experience for multiplayer communities.

  • Minecraft-like survival game
  • Runs on Minetest server
  • Multiplayer support
  • Extensive crafting

Terasology

Terasology is an open-source voxel game and engine offering immersive sandbox worlds with advanced lighting and modular gameplay. It can run dedicated servers for cooperative multiplayer sessions.

  • Modular gameplay systems
  • Dedicated server mode
  • Advanced lighting
  • Active modding community

Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 vs Terasology: key differences

Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 is written in Lua, while Terasology is built with Java. Licensing differs — GPL-3.0 for Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 versus Apache-2.0 for Terasology. Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 is the lighter option, starting around 256 MB of RAM against 1,024 MB for Terasology. Terasology is the more established project (first released 2011), while Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 arrived in 2021. Terasology has the considerably larger community, at 3,896 GitHub stars versus 100.

Why pick each one

Choose Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 if…

  • Familiar gameplay
  • Fully free

Watch out for

  • Requires Minetest engine
  • Community fork status
Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 details

Choose Terasology if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Active community (3.9k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Java
Terasology details

Frequently asked questions

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

Neither is universally better. Terasology has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

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

Yes. Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Terasology under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 and Terasology with Docker?

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

Which is lighter on resources, Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 or Terasology?

Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 has the smaller minimum footprint at 256 MB of RAM, compared to about 1,024 MB for Terasology. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.

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