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PaperMC (https://papermc.io/) ​

PaperMC is a high-performance, optimized Minecraft server software designed to improve the stability, efficiency, and flexibility of Minecraft servers. It is built on top of Spigot, retaining all of Spigot’s improvements while introducing further optimizations, bug fixes, and enhanced API features for plugin developers.

Paper is a community-driven project, constantly updated by a dedicated team of developers who work to refine server performance and expand customization options. It is widely used by large multiplayer servers due to its stability and ability to handle high player counts efficiently.

Key Features ​

  • Performance Optimizations: Reduces CPU usage, improves tick rates, and optimizes chunk loading.
  • Enhanced configuration: More fine-tuned settings for managing gameplay, mobs and redstone behavior.
  • Better API for Plugins: Adds new developer-friendy API hooks for deeper customization.
  • Active Development: Regular updates and community-driven improvements to ensure stability.
  • Backwards Compatibility: Supports most Spigot and Bukkit plugins.

Purpur (https://purpurmc.org/) ​

Purpur is a high-performance, feature-rich fork of Paper, offering extensive configurability and new gameplay mechanics. Built on top of Paper, it retains all of Paper's performance enhancements while introducing additional options for server owners who want fine-tuned control over their Minecraft experience.

Purpur aims to provide a fun and flexible gameplay environment by adding unique mechanics and tweaks not found in other server engines. It is particularly useful for server owners who want to customize game rules, player interactions, and mob behavior beyond the default settings.

Key Features

  • Highly Configurable: Hundreds of extra configuration options for fine-tuning gameplay.
  • Paper Performance Enhancements: Inherits all of Paper's optimizations for a smoother server experience.
  • New Gameplay Mechanics: Additional features and tweaks for a more engaging experience. (Ever wanted to ride the ender dragon?)
  • Open Source: Developed transparently under the PurpurMC organization

Pufferfish (https://pufferfish.host/) ​

Pufferfish is a high-performance fork of Paper, designed to provide enterprise features and maximize performance for large-scale Minecraft servers. It introduces additional optimizations and features aimed at enhancing server efficiency and stability.​

  • Enhanced Performance: Pufferfish includes optimizations such as asynchronous mob spawning, improved hopperr performance, faster map rendering, contributing to a smoother server experience.
  • Enterprise Features: Designed with large servers in mind, Pufferfish offers features that cater to the needs of enterprise-level deployments, ensuring reliability and scalability.
  • Compatibility: Maintains full compatibility with most Spigot and all Paper plugins, allowing for seamless integration into existing server setups.