Luanti vs Ryzom Core

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted game engines & frameworks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureLuantiRyzom Core
CategoryGame Engines & FrameworksGame Engines & Frameworks
LicenseLGPL-2.1AGPL-3.0
LanguageC++C++
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM512 MB4,096 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 13,421★ 448
First released20102010
ReplacesMinecraftWorld of Warcraft

Why pick each one

Choose Luanti if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Highly moddable
Luanti details

Choose Ryzom Core if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • Written in C++
Ryzom Core details

Frequently asked questions

Is Luanti or Ryzom Core better?

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

Are Luanti and Ryzom Core free and open-source?

Yes. Luanti is licensed under LGPL-2.1 and Ryzom Core under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Luanti and Ryzom Core with Docker?

Luanti: yes. Ryzom Core: check the project docs for container support.

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