Bamboo
5.2#20 in minecraft server proxy softwareSelf-hosted
VisitBamboo vs Gate
What both publish
| Fact | Bamboo | Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | To connect, both the server and proxy must run; the proxy listens on port 25565 and connects to the server on port 8483. | Gate can be installed as a prebuilt binary, with Go tooling, in Docker, or on Kubernetes. |
| Purpose | Bamboo is described as a safe, fast Minecraft server optimized for minigames. | Gate is a lightweight, cloud-native, open-source proxy for Minecraft servers. |
| Security | The project describes Bamboo as safe and secure but does not specify security controls or certifications in the README. | Gate documents AES CFB-8 encryption, rate limiting, quota management, and RSA-based online-mode authentication. |
| Support | The README directs users to the project's Discord for questions and welcomes contributions from Rust developers. | Gate directs users to an active Discord community described as providing 24/7 support. |
| Version support | The README says clients can join on Minecraft versions 1.8, 1.12, and 1.14 or later. | Gate supports Minecraft versions 1.7 through the latest version and supports Forge mods, BungeeCord compatibility, and Velocity forwarding. |
Bamboo plans
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Gate plans
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Pick Bamboo if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Gate if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.