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A custom server is a Minecraft server that uses no derived code or components from the original Minecraft classic or survival server binaries, thus they are 100% free of Mojang code and restrictions. They are made as alternatives to the original software to add extra features, such as new blocks or gameplay changes, or make fixes such as lag optimization. Custom servers have to stay updated to the current version of the client due to possible protocol changes.
Comparison of custom servers
This is a comparison of available and maintained custom servers for both versions of Minecraft. Only actively maintained and supported custom servers will be kept on this list.
Legend
| Legend | |
|---|---|
| Icon | Does this software have a icon and what is it? |
| Name | What's the name of the software? |
| Language | Programming language (such as C++ or C#). |
| License/Avail | Is the software available for download and is it open source? |
| Author(s) | The software author(s). |
| Platform | What platform(s) does the software work on? |
| GUI | Does the software have a graphical user interface instead of a console? |
| IRC | Does the software have a IRC Bot for use? |
| Multiworld | Is the software multiworld (runs multiple levels at the same time or The Nether)? |
| Scripting | Does the software support an external scripting language (such as Lua or Python) or plugins? |
| New Blocks | Does the software have custom blocks (such as Super Sponge)? |
| Adv. Physics | Does the software have advanced physics (such as water, lava, or minecarts)? |
| Entities | Does the software have entities (mobs, redstone, TNT, etc.)? |
| Tracking | Does the software track history of changes and/or undo information for every block? |
| Threaded | Does the software use threads? |
Beta (SMP)
Metadata
| Name | Language | License/Avail. | Author(s) | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo | Python | MIT/X11 | MostAwesomeDude | ||
| craftd | C | Simplified BSD License | kev009, dotblank | ||
| Lightstone | Java | GPL | Graham Edgecombe | ||
| MCServer | C++ | Public | FakeTruth | ||
| Mineserver | C++ | New BSD License | Fador, Nredor, and many others... |
Features
| Icon | Name | IRC | Multiworld | Scripting | Adv. Physics | Entities | Threaded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo | Yes | Yes | Python | Yes | Partial | Concurrent processes | |
| craftd | No | No | Python | No | No | Yes | |
| Lightstone | No | Planned | Planned | Planned | Partial | Yes | |
| MCServer | No | Planned | Lua | Partial | Partial | Yes | |
| Mineserver | Plugin | Yes | Many Mostly C++ |
Yes | No | Planned |
Classic (Creative)
Metadata
| Name | Language | License/Avail. | Author(s) | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3 | PureBasic | SemiPublic | Dadido3 | ||
| File:FCraft icon.png | fCraft | C# | MIT license | fragmer | |
| File:ICon.png | iCraft+ Forks > |
Python 2.6 | Closed Source | The Archives and iCraft Team blahblahbal and HelpLarge |
|
| File:LuaCraft icon.png | LuaCraft | C++ | MIT license | TwdTwd, dag10, Unison | |
| File:MCLawl-logo.png | MCLawl[2] Forks > |
C# | Public Domain | Zallist, Lawlcat, Valek | |
| File:Mcs icon.png | MCSharp Forks > |
C# | ECL 2.0 | Descention, Voziv, NekoBaron, KakashiSuno | |
| OpenCraft | Java | New BSD License | Graham Edgecombe, Brett, Søren, Mark, Trever Fischer, Adam Liszka | ||
| File:SSS Icon.png | SSS[2] | C# | Public | Merlin33069, gz, Erco21, Epsilon, LowCountry, bmt16 |
Features
| Name | GUI | IRC | Multiworld | Scripting | Adv. Physics | Entities | Threaded | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3 | No | No | Yes | Lua | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| File:FCraft icon.png | fCraft | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Planned | Planned | Planned |
| File:ICon.png | iCraft+ Forks > |
Yes | Yes | Python | Yes | Yes | No | |
| File:LuaCraft icon.png | LuaCraft | No | No | Yes | Lua | Yes | No | No |
| File:MCLawl-logo.png | MCLawl[2] Forks > |
Yes | Yes | Yes | C# | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| File:Mcs icon.png | MCSharp Forks > |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| 24px | Planned | No | Yes | Jython | Yes | Yes | No | |
| File:SSS Icon.png | SSS[2] | Yes | No | Yes | C# | Yes | Yes | Yes |