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OpenArena vs Nexuiz Note - Xonotic server alt darkplaces

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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OP OpenArena Free Quake III-style arena shooter with servers VS NE Nexuiz Note - Xonotic server alt darkplaces Dedicated server engine for the Nexuiz arena shooter
FeatureOpenArenaNexuiz Note - Xonotic server alt darkplaces
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-2.0GPL-2.0
LanguageCC
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 249★ 100
First released20052005
ReplacesQuake III ArenaQuake III Arena

Why pick each one

Choose OpenArena if…

  • Tiny dedicated server
  • Easy to host
OpenArena details

Choose Nexuiz Note - Xonotic server alt darkplaces if…

  • Classic arena shooter
  • Low resource use
Nexuiz Note - Xonotic server alt darkplaces details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenArena or Nexuiz Note - Xonotic server alt darkplaces better?

OpenArena is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Nexuiz Note - Xonotic server alt darkplaces if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are OpenArena and Nexuiz Note - Xonotic server alt darkplaces free and open-source?

Yes. OpenArena is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Nexuiz Note - Xonotic server alt darkplaces under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OpenArena and Nexuiz Note - Xonotic server alt darkplaces with Docker?

OpenArena: check the project docs for container support. Nexuiz Note - Xonotic server alt darkplaces: check the project docs for container support.

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