Scribble.rs vs Unciv

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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FeatureScribble.rsUnciv
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseBSD-3-ClauseMPL-2.0
LanguageGoKotlin
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerbare-metal, binary, docker
GitHub stars★ 652★ 11,071
First released20262018
ReplacesCivilization V

Why pick each one

Choose Scribble.rs if…

  • Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Go
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Scribble.rs details

Choose Unciv if…

  • Released under the MPL-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 11.1k GitHub stars
Unciv details

Frequently asked questions

Is Scribble.rs or Unciv better?

Unciv is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Scribble.rs if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Scribble.rs and Unciv free and open-source?

Yes. Scribble.rs is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Unciv under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Scribble.rs and Unciv with Docker?

Scribble.rs: yes. Unciv: yes.

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