Minecraft Server Software

Java Hybrid

🔗 Ketting

Version: 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 (Unsupported), 1.20.4
Author: KettingPowered
Fork: Forge/CraftBukkit/Spigot ➜ Ketting
Description: Software that allows the use of Forge Mods and Bukkit/Spigot/Paper plugins on your server.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

🪐 Mohist

Version: 1.7.10 (Deprecated), 1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.19.2-1.21
Author: Mgazul
Fork: Forge/Spigot/Paper/Atom/Thermos/um_bukkit ➜ Mohist
Description: Software that allows the use of Forge Mods and Bukkit/Spigot/Paper plugins on your server.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

🏔 Arclight

Version: 1.14-1.20.2 (Legacy), 1.20.4, 1.21 (Experimental)
Author: IzzelAliz
Fork: Forge/CraftBukkit/Spigot ➜ Arclight
Description: A Bukkit(1.16/1.18) server implementation on Forge using Mixin.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

😺 CatServer

Version: 1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.18.2
Author: Luohuayu
Fork: Forge/Spigot/Paper ➜ CatServer
Description: Software that allows the use of Forge Mods and Bukkit/Spigot/Paper plugins on your server.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

🧽 SpongeForge

Version: 1.8-1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.19.4-1.21.1
Author: SpongePowered
Fork: -
Description: Forge Mod that allows the use of Sponge Plugins.
Plugins: Sponge
Mods: Forge

🚩 Banner

Version: 1.19.4, 1.20.1, 1.20.2 (Experimental), 1.20.4-1.21 (Experimental)
Author: MohistMC
Fork: Fabric/CraftBukkit/Spigot/Paper/Mohist/Arclight ➜ Banner
Description: Fabric Mod that allows the use of Bukkit/Spigot/Paper Plugins.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot, Paper
Mods: Fabric

🧻 Cardboard

Version: 1.16.4-1.18.2, 1.19.2, 1.20.4
Author: IsaiahPatton (CardboardPowered)
Fork: Fabric/CraftBukkit/Spigot/Paper ➜ Cardboard
Description: Fabric Mod that allows the use of Bukkit/Spigot/Paper Plugins.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot, Paper
Mods: Fabric

🧺 Crucible

Version: 1.7.10
Author: CrucibleMC
Fork: Forge/CraftBukkit ➜ MCPC+ ➜ Cauldron ➜ kCauldron ➜ Thermos ➜ Crucible
Description: Updated version of Thermos with bug fixes and improvements.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

⚠️ Inactive Development

The following projects are no longer being actively developed. They may still be useful, but they aren't supported and most likely contain security vulnerabilities, like Log4Shell.

🔶 Magma Maintained

Alternative: CatServer/Arclight
Version: 1.12.2, 1.18.2, 1.19.3 (Legacy), 1.20.1 (Unsupported)
Author: TonimatasDEV
Fork: Forge/CraftBukkit/Spigot ➜ Magma ➜ Magma Maintained
Description: This project is to maintain the existing versions of Magma (1.20.1, 1.19.3, 1.18.2, 1.12.2).
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

🔶 Magma

Alternative: CatServer/Arclight
Version: 1.12.2, 1.15.2, 1.16.5, 1.18.2, 1.19.3
Author: MagmaFoundation/Hexeption
Fork: Forge/Spigot/Paper/Thermos ➜ Magma
Description: Software that allows the use of Forge Mods and Bukkit/Spigot plugins on your server.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot, Paper
Mods: Forge

🌫️ Mist

Alternative: Mohist/Arclight
Version: 1.16.5
Author: KR33PY
Fork: Forge/Spigot/Paper/Atom/Thermos/um_bukkit ➜ Mohist ➜ Mist
Description: Fork of Mohist 1.16.5 which implement some Paper patches.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot, Paper
Mods: Forge

🗑 (k)Cauldron

Alternative: Crucible
Version: 1.7.10
Author: Various authors
Fork: Forge/CraftBukkit ➜ MCPC+ ➜ Cauldron ➜ kCauldron
Description: Software that allows the use of Forge Mods and Bukkit plugins on your server (very old, not updated, not recommended).
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: ️ Forge

☕️ Thermos

Alternative: Crucible
Version: 1.7.10
Author: CyberdyneCC
Fork: Forge/Bukkit ➜ MCPC+ ➜ Cauldron ➜ kCauldron ➜ Thermos
Description: Software that allows the use of Forge Mods and Bukkit/Spigot/Paper plugins on your server.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

♓ Contigo

Alternative: Crucible
Version: 1.7.10
Author: gcallant
Fork: Forge/Bukkit ➜ MCPC+ ➜ Cauldron ➜ kCauldron ➜ Thermos ➜ Contigo
Description: A fork of Thermos that was opened after Thermos was discontinued and allowed the community to add patches and bug fixes.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

♓ NeptuneForge

Alternative: -
Version: -
Author: NeptunePowered
Fork: hMod ➜ CanaryMod + Forge ➜ NeptuneForge
Description: A CanaryLib implementation for Minecraft Forge.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

⬛ PFServer

Alternative: CatServer
Version: 1.12.2
Author: l89669
Fork: Forge/Spigot/Paper ➜ CatServer/AtomMC ➜ PFServer
Description: PFServer is a 1.12.2 fork of AtomMC and CatServer to create a better Forge/Bukkit hybrid.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

💥 Lava

Alternative: CatServer
Version: 1.12.2
Author: Timardo
Fork: Forge/Spigot ➜ Lava
Description: Lava is a 1.12.2 Forge/Spigot hybrid server not forked from any other hybrid servers.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

🔆 AtomMC

Alternative: CatServer
Version: 1.12.2
Author: josephworks
Fork: Forge/Spigot/Craftbukkit ➜ AtomMC
Description: Atom is a Minecraft Server Software that is based on Minecraft Forge and CraftBukkit for 1.12.2 version of Minecraft.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

🔥 Hotpur

Alternative: Arclight
Version: 1.16.4
Author: KettleFoundation
Fork: Purpur/Fabric ➜ Hotpur
Description: HotPur is a 1.16.4 fork of Purpur attempting to add Fabric mod support.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot, Paper
Mods: Fabric

🛑 Kettle

Alternative: CatServer
Version: 1.12.2, 1.14.4
Author: KettleFoundation
Fork: Forge/Bukkit ➜ MCPC+ ➜ Cauldron ➜ kCauldron ➜ Thermos ➜ Contigo ➜ Kettle
Description: A fork of Purpur that aims to improve performance and add FabricMC compatibility.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

⚒️ BukkitForge

Alternative: -
Version: 1.5.2
Author: keepcalm
Fork: CraftBukkit ➜ BukkitForge
Description: A Forge mod implementing CraftBukkit, allowing for plugins to be used on Forge.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

☢️ Uranium

Alternative: Crucible
Version: 1.7.10
Author: UraniumMC
Fork: Forge/CraftBukkit ➜ MCPC+ ➜ Cauldron ➜ kCauldron ➜ Uranium
Description: Software that allows the use of Forge Mods and Bukkit/Spigot/Paper plugins on your server.
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: Forge

🚧 MCPC+

Alternative: Crucible
Version: 1.2.5-1.7.2 (not all Versions available)
Author: MD-5
Fork: Forge/CraftBukkit ➜ MCPC+
Description: Software that allows the use of Forge Mods and Bukkit plugins on your server (very old, not updated, not recommended).
Plugins: Bukkit, Spigot
Mods: ️ Forge