Glowstone
5.9#11 in minecraft server softwareLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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PocketMine-MP
6.6#4 in minecraft server softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Glowstone | PocketMine-MP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | The maker says Glowstone’s simpler, original implementation can improve performance over CraftBukkit and other servers. | The project says a server can host 100+ players, depending on hardware and plugins. |
| Project status | The project warns that Glowstone is not feature-complete and may have missing features compared with vanilla server software. | The maker says the team will provide no further updates for new Minecraft versions; the repository was archived on July 9, 2026. |
| Purpose | The project aims to provide a lightweight Bukkit API and Minecraft server when exact vanilla functionality is unnecessary or higher performance is desired. | PocketMine-MP is customizable server software for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, built in PHP. |
| Support | The maker directs users to its documentation, FAQ, and Discord chat for help. | The project README directs users to its Discord community and Stack Overflow's pocketmine tag for questions. |
Glowstone plans
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PocketMine-MP plans
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