Minecraft Server Software
We support every major Minecraft server type. Compare features, performance, and compatibility to find the perfect software for your server.
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Plugin Servers
Bukkit/Spigot plugin support for customizing gameplay
pluginv1.21
Paper
Paper is the most popular high-performance Minecraft server software with extensive plugin support and optimizations.
Plugins
Mods
pluginv1.21
Spigot
Spigot is the original optimized Minecraft server software that introduced the plugin API still used today.
Plugins
Mods
pluginv1.21
Purpur
Purpur is a Paper fork with additional gameplay features, configuration options, and unique customization possibilities.
Plugins
Mods
Modded Servers
Forge & Fabric for running mods and modpacks
Proxy Servers
Connect multiple servers together in a network
Vanilla Servers
Official unmodified Minecraft experience
Server Software Comparison
| Server | Category | Plugins | Mods | Min RAM | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | plugin | 2GB | 1.21 | ||
| Spigot | plugin | 2GB | 1.21 | ||
| Purpur | plugin | 2GB | 1.21 | ||
| Velocity | proxy | 512MB | 3.3.0 | ||
| BungeeCord | proxy | 512MB | Latest | ||
| Minecraft Forge | modded | 4GB | 1.20.1 | ||
| Fabric | modded | 2GB | 1.21 | ||
| Vanilla | vanilla | 2GB | 1.21 |