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Cuberite vs Glowstone
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| Fact | Cuberite | Glowstone |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Java |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 5.5k | 2k |
| Latest | 1.7EOL | 2021.8.0 |
| Last push | 2026-04-25 | 2026-05-18 |
| Release cadence | about 922 days between releases | about 59 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Paper. Alternatives to Paper →
PartialCuberiteA C++ server with a Lua plugin API rather than Bukkit's.
PartialGlowstoneImplements the Bukkit API from scratch instead of patching Mojang's server.
Cuberite
- 1.7EOL2019-12-30Cuberite 1.7.X Last Version
- 1.6EoS2014-12-22Cuberite <1.7 Last Version
- ProtoProxy_1.7.2_0012014-12-12ProtoProxy for 1.7.2
Glowstone
- 2021.8.02021-09-01Monthly release of Glowstone for August 2021. Changelog here
- 2021.7.02021-07-02Monthly release of Glowstone for July 2021. Changelog here
- 2018.9.02018-10-02Monthly release of Glowstone for September 2018.
- 2018.7.02018-08-05Monthly release of Glowstone for July 2018. Changelog here.
- 2018.6.02018-07-03Monthly release of Glowstone for June 2018. Changelog here.
Cuberite
unsigned The latest release, 1.7EOL, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Glowstone
✓ signed The latest release, 2021.8.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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