Bukkit Alternatives
Bukkit is described as 'free, open-source, software that provides the means to extend the popular Minecraft multiplayer server' and is a Minecraft Server in the Gaming Software category. There are nine alternatives to Bukkit for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Minecraft Server and Minecraft. The best alternative is PaperMC, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bukkit are Purpur (Free, Open Source), Spigot (Free, Open Source), Glowstone (Free, Open Source) and Sponge (Free, Open Source).
- Paper is a fork of the Spigot server implementation (which is itself a fork of CraftBukkit). Paper strives to bring improved performance, more features, and more APIs for developers to build awesome plugins with.No screenshots yet
- Purpur is a drop-in replacement for Paper designed for configurability, new fun & exciting gameplay features, and high performance built on top of Tuinity.No screenshots yet
- Simply put, Spigot is it. Spigot is the most widely-used modded Minecraft server software in the world. It powers many of the top Minecraft server networks around to ensure they can cope with their huge player base and ensure the satisfaction of their players.
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
- Minecraft Server
- Minecraft
No screenshots yetSpigot vs Bukkit opinions
OKTAYMERCAN Good alternative for bukkit. Spigot have bukkit plugin support. - Glowstone is a lightweight, from scratch, open source Minecraft server written in Java that supports plugins written for the Spigot (and Bukkit) API.
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Minecraft Server
- Minecraft
No screenshots yet - The purpose of the Sponge project is to create a plugin development framework for Minecraft. Sponge is being created by a global community, and its open-source nature means anyone can participate.
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Minecraft Server
- Minecraft
No screenshots yet - A custom Minecraft compatible game server written in C++.
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- BSD
- Minecraft Server
- Minecraft
No screenshots yet - Very flexible and efficient server software for Minecraft server hosting.
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
- Minecraft Server
- Minecraft
Discontinued
Website doesn't work anymore.
No screenshots yet - Custom Minecraft Beta server...
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Minecraft Server
- CentOS
- Minecraft
- Debian
- Fink
- MacPorts
- Homebrew
- Red Hat
Discontinued
Binaries are not updated since 2013
No screenshots yet - Magma is a hybrid server for Minecraft. It is based on Paper, making it compatable with both Spigot and Bukkit plugins, along with having the functionality of a Forge server as well.