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Simutrans vs JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server

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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SI Simutrans Open-source transport and economy simulation game VS JG JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server Community patchpack extending OpenTTD multiplayer servers
FeatureSimutransJGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseArtistic-1.0GPL-2.0
LanguageC++C++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 93★ 786
First released19992016
ReplacesTransport TycoonTransport Tycoon

Why pick each one

Choose Simutrans if…

  • Released under the Artistic-1.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Written in C++
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Simutrans details

Choose JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server if…

  • Many extra features
  • Stable for servers
JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Simutrans or JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server better?

Neither is universally better. JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server has the larger community, while Simutrans is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Simutrans and JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server free and open-source?

Yes. Simutrans is licensed under Artistic-1.0 and JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Simutrans and JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server with Docker?

Simutrans: check the project docs for container support. JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server: check the project docs for container support.

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