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OpenTTD 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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OP OpenTTD Open-source transport simulation game with servers VS JG JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server Community patchpack extending OpenTTD multiplayer servers
FeatureOpenTTDJGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-2.0GPL-2.0
LanguageC++C++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 8,150★ 786
First released20042016
ReplacesTransport TycoonTransport Tycoon

Why pick each one

Choose OpenTTD if…

  • Very lightweight server
  • Active modding community
OpenTTD 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 OpenTTD or JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server better?

OpenTTD is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

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

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

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

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

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