Bukkit AlternativesMinecraft Servers and other similar apps like Bukkit

Bukkit is described as 'Free, open-source, software that provides the means to extend the popular Minecraft multiplayer server' and is a minecraft server in the gaming software category. There are nine alternatives to Bukkit for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Minecraft Server and Minecraft apps. The best Bukkit alternative is PaperMC, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bukkit are Glowstone, Void Proxy, Pumpkin and Spigot.

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  1. PaperMC icon
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    Paper is a fork of the Spigot server implementation (which is itself a fork of CraftBukkit). Paper strives to bring improved performance, more features, and more APIs for developers to build awesome plugins with.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Minecraft Server
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  2.  Glowstone icon
     7 likes

    Glowstone is a lightweight, from scratch, open source Minecraft server written in Java that supports plugins written for the Spigot (and Bukkit) API.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Minecraft Server
    • Minecraft
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  3. Void Proxy icon
     2 likes

    Void is an open-source Minecraft proxy - an alternative to Velocity or BungeeCord - designed specifically for modded servers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    Good alternative?
     
  4. Pumpkin icon
     1 like

    Minecraft server built entirely in Rust, offering a fast, efficient, and customizable experience. It prioritizes performance and player enjoyment while adhering to the core mechanics of the game.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Minecraft
    • Windows
    • Mac
    Good alternative?
     
  5. Spigot icon
     11 likes

    Simply put, Spigot is it. Spigot is the most widely-used modded Minecraft server software in the world. It powers many of the top Minecraft server networks around to ensure they can cope with their huge player base and ensure the satisfaction of their players.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Minecraft Server
    • Minecraft
    Good alternative?
     
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  6. LeafMC icon
     1 like

    A Paper fork aim to find balance between performance, vanilla and stability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    Good alternative?
     
  7. Cuberite icon
     4 likes

    A custom Minecraft compatible game server written in C++. It's a fast, lightweight, and awesome replacement for Vanilla.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Minecraft Server
    • Minecraft
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  8. TridentSDK icon
     3 likes

    Very flexible and efficient server software for Minecraft server hosting.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Minecraft Server
    • Minecraft
    Good alternative?
     
  9.  Like

    A Minecraft server in Rust focused on a strong foundation and performance.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    Good alternative?
     
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