Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 vs VoxeLibre

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 VO VoxeLibre Sandbox voxel game with multiplayer servers

Feature	Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5	VoxeLibre
Deploy effort	Read-the-docs project	Read-the-docs project
Category	Game Servers	Game Servers
License	GPL-3.0	GPL-3.0
Language	Lua	Lua
Setup difficulty	Medium	Easy
Min. RAM	256 MB	512 MB
Deployment	bare-metal, source	binary, source
GitHub stars	★ 100	★ 700
First released	2021	2017
Replaces	Minecraft	Minecraft

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

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

VoxeLibre

VoxeLibre is a free, open-source sandbox voxel game for the Luanti engine featuring crafting, mobs, and exploration. Players can run dedicated multiplayer servers to play cooperatively.

Crafting and mobs
Dedicated server mode
Active mod ecosystem
Lightweight engine

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

Both projects are written in Lua. Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 is the lighter option, starting around 256 MB of RAM against 512 MB for VoxeLibre. VoxeLibre is the more established project (first released 2017), while Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 arrived in 2021. VoxeLibre has the considerably larger community, at 700 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 VoxeLibre if…

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

VoxeLibre details

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 has the smaller minimum footprint at 256 MB of RAM, compared to about 512 MB for VoxeLibre. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.