Luanti vs Terasology
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Luanti
Open-source voxel game engine and server
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Terasology
Open-source voxel world game and engine
| Feature | Luanti | Terasology |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Engines & Frameworks | Game Servers |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C++ | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,421 | ★ 3,884 |
| First released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Minecraft | Minecraft |
Why pick each one
Choose Terasology if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Active community (3.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Luanti or Terasology better?
Luanti is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Terasology if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Luanti and Terasology free and open-source?
Yes. Luanti is licensed under LGPL-2.1 and Terasology under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Luanti and Terasology with Docker?
Luanti: yes. Terasology: check the project docs for container support.