Luanti vs VoxeLibre
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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VoxeLibre
Sandbox voxel game with multiplayer servers
| Feature | Luanti | VoxeLibre |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Engines & Frameworks | Game Servers |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | Lua |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,421 | ★ 700 |
| First released | 2010 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Minecraft | Minecraft |
Why pick each one
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Luanti or VoxeLibre better?
Neither is universally better. Luanti has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Luanti and VoxeLibre free and open-source?
Yes. Luanti is licensed under LGPL-2.1 and VoxeLibre under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Luanti and VoxeLibre with Docker?
Luanti: yes. VoxeLibre: check the project docs for container support.