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Alternatives · 2026

The best Minecraft: Java Edition Server alternatives

The rest of Best Minecraft Server Software, in this site's order: each with what it costs, where it runs and its record score.

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SpigotMC Resources
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.3 Visit
2
Cuberite
AndroidWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.2 Visit
3
Pumpkin
AndroidWindowsMac+2 Free plan Record5.0 Visit
4
Fabric

Fabric suits Minecraft players who want to use mods and developers building or debugging them.

WindowsMacLinux+2 Free plan Record4.9 Visit
5
Gale
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.9 Visit
6
PocketMine-MP
WindowsMacLinux+2 Free plan Record4.9 Visit
7
Minecraft Forge
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit
8
Allay
WindowsLinuxSelf-hosted Free plan Record4.7 Visit
9
Endstone
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.6 Visit
10
Glowstone
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.6 Visit
11
Leaf
WindowsMacLinux+2 Free plan Record4.6 Visit
12
NeoForge
WindowsMacLinux+2 Free plan Record4.6 Visit
13
Sponge
WindowsMacLinux+2 Free plan Record4.6 Visit
14
SteelMC
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.6 Visit
15
Arclight
WindowsLinuxSelf-hosted Free plan Record4.4 Visit
16
Mohist
WindowsLinuxSelf-hosted Free plan Record4.4 Visit
17
Leaves
APISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.3 Visit
18
Pufferfish
Self-hosted $32 a month Record4.3 Visit
19
Minestom
APISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.1 Visit
20
Purpur
APISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.1 Visit
21
Dragonfly
APISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.0 Visit
22
Ketting
Self-hosted — Record3.5 Visit
23
Paper
WindowsLinux Free plan Record3.0 Visit
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Folia
Free plan Record2.6 Visit