Selecting a server software

Selecting the server software

The software you pick determine how you use the server

There are many different server software for many different use cases.

Official Minecraft Server Software

• Vanilla
  The official server software published by MOJANG.
  Unable to handle more than a few players.
  Can not handle any mods or plugins.

• Vanilla (Snapshots)
  Trial versions of upcoming Minecraft features
  Not recommended for regular use as it is unpolished
  Only to be used if you are trying to see new features

Community Made Server Software

Plugin Support

• Paper

• Purpur

• Pufferfish

Mod Support

• Forge
  Not recommended for any versions after 1.20.1

• NeoForge
  Strongly recommended for any versions afer 1.20.1

• Fabric
  Lightweight

• Quilt