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Cuberite vs Purpur
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| Fact | Cuberite | Purpur |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Java |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 5.5k | 2.4k |
| Latest | 1.7EOL | 1.20.6 |
| Last push | 2026-04-25 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 922 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 6 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.
Drop-inPurpurA fork of Paper that keeps its plugins and configuration, adding gameplay and configuration options.
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
Purpur
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Cuberite
unsigned The latest release, 1.7EOL, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Purpur
✓ signed The latest release, 1.20.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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