Cuberite
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VisitCuberite vs NeoForge
What both publish
| Fact | Cuberite | NeoForge |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The manual recommends precompiled builds for beginners and says compiling from source is an option for users seeking more speed or control. | The project directs mod developers with existing projects to its MDK list for examples of how to update their build scripts to use NeoForge. |
| Compatibility | The project repository says Cuberite supports Minecraft protocol versions 1.8–1.12.2 and Java Edition clients. | The MDK organization provides development kits for multiple NeoForge versions, including versions for Minecraft 26.1 and 26.2. |
| Purpose | Cuberite is a free and open-source game server compatible with Minecraft Java Edition. | NeoForge is a Minecraft modding API for Minecraft: Java Edition, based on Forge. |
| Security | The download page says downloads are not permitted over insecure HTTP and links require modern encryption support. | A project post describes NeoForge’s patch for a network object allocation exploit and mitigation guidance for modders. |
| Support | The project directs users with questions to its forum and Discord server and provides an online user manual. | The FAQ directs users with unresolved problems to the project’s Discord #user-support channel. |
Cuberite plans
- CuberiteFree
NeoForge plans
No prices published.
Pick Cuberite if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick NeoForge if…
NeoForge suits Java Edition mod developers and server operators working on supported Minecraft versions. Existing projects can use the MDK examples to update build scripts.