PaperMC AlternativesMinecraft Servers and other similar apps like PaperMC

PaperMC is described as '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' and is a minecraft server in the games category. There are nine games similar to PaperMC for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Minecraft Server and Minecraft apps. The best PaperMC alternative is Glowstone, which is both free and Open Source. Other PaperMC like games are Bukkit, Spigot, Cuberite and Sponge.

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  1.  Glowstone icon
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    Glowstone is a lightweight, from scratch, open source Minecraft server written in Java that supports plugins written for the Spigot (and Bukkit) API.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Minecraft Server
    • Minecraft
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2021.8.0) was released in September 2021.

    Glowstone Features

    1.  Portable

    Glowstone VS PaperMC

     
    • Glowstone is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to PaperMC.

    • Glowstone is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PaperMC.

    • Glowstone is Free and Open SourcePaperMC is also Free and Open Source
  2. Bukkit icon
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    Bukkit is a free, open-source, software that provides the means to extend the popular Minecraft multiplayer server.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Bukkit VS PaperMC

     
  3. Spigot icon
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Minecraft Server
    • Minecraft

    Spigot Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Multiplayer

    Spigot VS PaperMC

     
    Comments about Spigot as an Alternative to PaperMC
    Guest
    Positive Nov 14, 2020
    0

    PaperMC is based on Spigot, and while Spigot lacks the same performance and quality of life features as Paper, it's still the most complete alternative to PaperMC.

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    • Spigot is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to PaperMC.

    • Spigot is Free and Open SourcePaperMC is also Free and Open Source
    • Spigot is MultiplayerPaperMC is not according to our users
  4. Cuberite icon
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    A custom Minecraft compatible game server written in C++. It's a fast, lightweight, and awesome replacement for Vanilla.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Minecraft Server
    • Minecraft

    Cuberite Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  C++

    Cuberite VS PaperMC

     
    • Cuberite is the most popular Android alternative to PaperMC.

    • Cuberite is Free and Open SourcePaperMC is also Free and Open Source
    • Cuberite is MultiplayerPaperMC is not according to our users
  5. Sponge icon
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Minecraft Server
    • Minecraft

    Sponge VS PaperMC

     
  6. TridentSDK icon
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    Very flexible and efficient server software for Minecraft server hosting.

    14 TridentSDK alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Minecraft Server
    • Minecraft
    Discontinued

    Discontinued

    TridentSDK VS PaperMC

     
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    Minecraft Server is the official Minecraft server software made by Mojang.

    22 Minecraft Server alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cloudron

    Minecraft Server VS PaperMC

     
  8. Purpur icon
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    Purpur is a Minecraft server fork of PaperMC that aims to provide high-performance Minecraft servers as a replacement for Paper and Tuinity.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Purpur VS PaperMC

     
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    We provide unlimited free Minecraft servers hosting to everyone, we support Vanilla, CraftBukkit, Spigot and PaperSpigot! - Create your server now!.

    27 FreeMcServer.net alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online

    FreeMcServer.net Features

    1.  Minecraft Server Hosting

    FreeMcServer.net VS PaperMC

     
    Comments about FreeMcServer.net as an Alternative to PaperMC
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    Anipe
    Negative May 5, 2022
    0

    not an alternative as its for hotsing instead of software

    Guest
    Negative Nov 9, 2021
    0

    hosting company not a server type

    Guest
    Negative Jun 1, 2021
    0

    Its not the same. FreeMcServer.net is hosting company, while paperMC is a runtime jar

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    • FreeMcServer.net is the most popular Web-based alternative to PaperMC.

    • FreeMcServer.net is Freemium and ProprietaryPaperMC is Free and Open Source
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