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Cuberite vs Minestom
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| Fact | Cuberite | Minestom |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Java |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 5.5k | 3.3k |
| Latest | 1.7EOL | 2026.10.05-26.2 |
| Last push | 2026-04-25 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 922 days between releases | about 13 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 17 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.
PartialMinestomA library for building a server, with no vanilla worlds or gameplay unless you write them.
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
Minestom
- 2026.10.05-26.22026-10-05This is a breaking release. APIs that were deprecated for removal are gone, ServerFlag is replaced by the new ServerPro…
- 2026.09.12-26.22026-09-12refactor: Use ConcurrentMessageQueues in scheduler queues
- 2026.08.28-26.22026-08-28chore: bump the non-breaking group across 1 directory with 5 updates by @dependabot[bot] in
- 2026.08.16-26.22026-08-16chore: bump the non-breaking group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in
- 2026.08.07-26.22026-08-07feat: Add package-info.java to entity/metadata/cube
Cuberite
unsigned The latest release, 1.7EOL, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Minestom
✓ signed The latest release, 2026.10.05-26.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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