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]
| Name | Main Developer(s) | Bedrock Edition version | Programming Language | Platform | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedrock Server | Mojang AB Official | C++ | Note that this release of the Minecraft server software is an early alpha release and is released for evaluation purposes. We are keen to hear your feedback on this release, so please let us know what you think at feedback.minecraft.net. And make sure to log any bugs that you might find in our issue tracker. |
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 | ||
| MiNET | NiclasOlofsson | C# | No | |||
| Steadfast2 | Hydreon | PHP | PocketMine-MP | Lifeboat's server software | ||
| Aldous | Implasher Team | PHP | PocketMine-MP | An unofficial server software in Asia, with custom features. | ||
| 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 | PE 1.1.5 + 1.8 (multi-version) |
PHP | PocketMine-MP | Private | |
| 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) | Pocket / 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 | ||
| PocketCord | Encritary | PE 1.1.5 & 1.8 | PHP | Bedrock Protocol | Private proxy |
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 | 1.8 - 1.10 | Java | Currently has multiple bugs to fix, but mostly playable. NOTE: Developer testing only right now, so you will need to compile it yourself if you want to test it out! |
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