Minecraft Server Alternatives

Minecraft Server is described as 'The official Minecraft server software made by Mojang' and is an game in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to Minecraft Server for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Self-Hosted and Web-based apps. The best Minecraft Server alternative is Calagopus, which is both free and Open Source. Other Minecraft Server like games are auto-mcs, Pterodactyl, Anvil-MC (ARM-MC) and Crafty Controller.

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  1. Pyrodactyl icon
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    pyrodactyl is the Pterodactyl-based game server panel that's faster, smaller, safer, and more accessible. It's the world's best Pterodactyl, powered by pyro.host. Runs on Windows!.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  2. 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
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  3. 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
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  4. 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
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  5. 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
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  6. Hydrodactyl icon
     2 likes

    Hydrodactyl is a modern, performance-focused game server management panel forked from Pterodactyl. It delivers smaller bundles, faster builds, and an accessible, reimagined interface. It's development is funded by Blueprint, an organization that builds free and open-source...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  7. A completely free server manager that you easily can host Minecraft servers with. A clean and simple interface makes it easy to navigate through server settings and functions...

    16 MC Server Soft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. McMyAdmin icon
     7 likes

    McMyAdmin is a web interface and administration utility for Minecraft Survival Multiplayer (SMP) servers. It lets you monitor the servers status, chat with users, manage groups and permissions, schedule events, perform updates and more.

    22 McMyAdmin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. 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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  10.  3 likes

    MineOS CRUX is a specialized distribution with a specific goal: To provide the ultimate server solution for Minecraft and to provide a robust and extendible platform for server mods and related value-added functionality.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  11. Multicraft icon
     3 likes

    Multicraft is a Minecraft multi-server management solution running thousands of servers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. SpaceBukkit icon
     4 likes

    SpaceBukkit is an advanced and completely free open-source administration panel for bukkit servers. It will make all those repetitive tasks like player and plugin management, backups and server tasks fun and easy, so you can start playing minecraft again.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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