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Folia vs Minestom

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FoliaMinestom
LanguageShellJava
LicenceGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
Stars4.4k3.3k
Latestnone2026.10.05-26.2
Last push2026-09-222026-10-05
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 13 days between releases
Active contributors4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
FlagsNo release or tagnone

How they relate

  • Both replace Paper. Alternatives to Paper →

    PartialFoliaRegionised multithreading, so plugins written against a single main thread need porting.

    PartialMinestomA library for building a server, with no vanilla worlds or gameplay unless you write them.