Unlike the official Java Edition server software, the unofficial Bedrock Edition server software usually lack many things that are present in Bedrock Edition vanilla server (built into the Bedrock Edition’s client). The servers are also free of Mojang source code. In many cases Bedrock Edition server software can outperform the official server software and can provide features beyond the capabilities of the vanilla bedrock server, like massive multiplayer experience and other interesting features. Unless stated otherwise, most Bedrock Edition server software are open source, free of charge, and free for all use, including commercial use.
Most Bedrock Edition server networks, including the featured servers, uses unofficial software as Mojang's official server software for Bedrock Edition has only been recently released and is currently in public alpha testing.
Official Server Software
On September 11, 2018, Mojang released an early alpha version of the official Bedrock Edition server software.[1]
Comparison
This is a comparison of available custom servers for the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft.
Servers that are listed here are required to have at least one publicly accessible release.
| Name | Main Developer(s) | Pocket & Bedrock Edition version | Programming Language | Platform | Forked | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PocketMine-MP | Dylan K. Taylor, SOFe Intyre (formerly), Shoghi Cervantes (formerly) |
PHP | No | 64-bit host only | ||
| Cathy-Batcat | Cathesda | PHP | PocketMine-MP | 64-bit host only, All API Loader and fixed a Token bug | ||
| NukkitX | SupremeMortal, Creeperface01, DaPorkchop_ | Java | Master: Ported PocketMine-MP Rewritten: No |
In the process of a complete rewrite of the codebase | ||
| Bedrock | Mojang AB | C++ | No | The Software Alpha Version | ||
| MiNET | NiclasOlofsson | C# | No | |||
| Steadfast2 | Hydreon | PHP | PocketMine-MP | Lifeboat's server software | ||
| Aldous | N/A | PHP | PocketMine-MP | N/A | ||
| Altay | Enes5519, EmreTr1 | PHP | PocketMine-MP | New added some implemented features | ||
| GoMint | geNAZt | Java | No | |||
| MCPELauncher | MCMrARM | C++ | Continuation of: mcpelauncher-linux |
Mod Support | ||
| Nukkit | Angelic47, MagicDroidX, Pub4Game, Snake1999, Creeperface01 | Java | Ported PocketMine-MP | Inactive/Discontinued, developers moved to NukkitX | ||
| Prismarine | Encritary | PHP | PocketMine-MP | Discontinued | ||
| VoxelWind | fromgate, Pub4Game, tee7even, Nukkit.Ru Team Tux (formerly) |
Java | No | Discontinued | ||
| MCPEServer | Codehz | C++ | Launcher for: mcpelauncher-linux |
Discontinued | ||
| BlueLight | BlueLightJapan | PHP | PocketMine-MP | Discontinued | ||
| BukkitPE | xZeroMCPE | Java | Nukkit | Discontinued | ||
| Genisys | iTXTech | PHP | Pocketmine-MP | Discontinued | ||
| ClearSky | ClearSkyTeam, XenialDan | PHP | PocketMine-MP | Discontinued |
Proxy software list
Proxies allow transferring of players seamlessly between servers unlike the Transfer Packet.
| Name | Developer(s) | Bedrock Edition version |
Programming Language | Platform | Protocol | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemisys | NukkitX Team | Java | Synapse Protocol | SynapseAPI Plugin required on each server; Including your own! | ||
| ProxProx | geNAZt | Java | Bedrock Protocol | Xbox interaction to GoMint | ||
| Acid | kalliks, VixikHD | PHP | Bedrock Protocol | This proxy is not created for transferring players behind servers |
Protocol Translator list
Protocol translators allow Bedrock Edition clients to connect to Java Edition servers.
| Name | Developer(s) | Bedrock Edition version |
Java Edition version |
Programming Language | Platform | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DragonProxy | Dragonet Foundation | Java | Currently undergoing a rewrite | |||
| ProtocolSupportPE | Protocol Support | 1.7 - 1.8.1 | Java | Currently has multiple bugs to fix, but mostly playable. |
References
- ↑ "There is now a dedicated server available for Bedrock: https://minecraft.net/en-us/download/server/bedrock More details soon!" – @jeb_ (Jens Bergensten) on X, September 11, 2018