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Minestom vs SteelMC

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MinestomSteelMC
LanguageJavaRust
LicenceApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
Stars3.3k738
Latest2026.10.05-26.2v0.15.4+mc26.2
Last push2026-10-052026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 13 days between releasesabout 19 days between releases
Active contributors17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days52 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Paper. Alternatives to Paper →

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

    PartialSteelMCA Rust implementation meant to be used as a library, with its own API rather than Bukkit's.