Cuberite
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VisitCuberite vs Gale
What both publish
| Fact | Cuberite | Gale |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The project repository says Cuberite supports Minecraft protocol versions 1.8–1.12.2 and Java Edition clients. | The project says Gale preserves plugin behavior and describes the software as a stable, carefully reviewed Paper alternative. |
| Intended users | Cuberite is presented as a server for Minecraft Java Edition users who want a lightweight, configurable server with extensible gameplay. | The maker describes Gale for Minecraft server owners seeking higher performance while retaining Paper behavior and plugins. |
| Security | The download page says downloads are not permitted over insecure HTTP and links require modern encryption support. | The maker says regular upstream merges include security fixes; the opened pages do not state a compliance certification. |
| Support | The project directs users with questions to its forum and Discord server and provides an online user manual. | The Gale community Discord is offered for support and for connecting with other users. |
Cuberite plans
- CuberiteFree
Gale plans
- GaleFree
Pick Cuberite if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Gale if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.