Cuberite
7.0#2 in minecraft server softwareFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
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Pufferfish
5.7#18 in minecraft server softwareFrom $32 a monthSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Cuberite | Pufferfish |
|---|---|---|
| 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 says it is designed for large servers seeking performance, stability, and enterprise features. |
| Downloads | The download page lists builds for Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and source code. | The downloads page lists server JAR builds for Minecraft versions 1.21.8, 1.20.4, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, and 1.17.1. |
| Founded | 2010 | 2021 |
| Security | The download page says downloads are not permitted over insecure HTTP and links require modern encryption support. | GitHub reports that the repository has no security policy detected and no published security advisories. |
| Support | The project directs users with questions to its forum and Discord server and provides an online user manual. | The project says Pufferfish Host offers customers tailored performance support, and its site provides a Discord support channel. |
Cuberite plans
- CuberiteFree
Pufferfish plans
- Dedicated Server$32 a month
Pick Cuberite if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Pufferfish if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.