BungeeCord vs Endlink

BungeeCord9.2Visit EEndlink8.7Visit

Higher score BungeeCord #2 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit SpigotMC

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E Endlink #5 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software 8.7/10 Open source ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Endlink

• BungeeCord fits best

  Established multi-server networks

• Endlink fits best

  Bedrock-focused server networks

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Side by side

Feature	BungeeCord 9.2/10 Visit ↗	EEndlink 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software	#5 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software
Best for	Established multi-server networks	Bedrock-focused server networks
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Open source
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Integrations	3 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features BungeeCord 3/3 · Endlink 3/3
Fallback routing	✓	✓
Player transfer	✓	✓
Network admin tools	✓	✓
Specs
Proxy compatibility	Spigot, Bukkit, VanillaCord	Endstone/BDS; Java servers via Geyser
Server version support	Minecraft 1.8 through 26.1; current protocol mappings include 1.8, 1.9, 1.13–1.21.9 and 26.1	Minecraft 1.26.40–1.26.51 clients; documented backends include 1.26.40–1.26.45 and 1.26.50
Deployment model	Self_hosted	Self_hosted
Our review
Pros	Connects multiple backend servers through one proxy Includes routing, transfers, permissions, and administration controls Supports Spigot, Bukkit, VanillaCord, and major desktop platforms	Keeps players connected while switching between backend servers Adds failover, forced-host routing, and proxy-side authentication Supports Bedrock translation, pack caching, and network security limits
Cons	Requires a self-hosted deployment model Version support includes mappings that may reflect the development branch Best suited to connected networks rather than a single standalone server	Broad older-version translation is still incomplete Self-hosted deployment requires managing the Java application Its primary backend focus is Endstone and Bedrock Dedicated Server
Our verdict	BungeeCord is an open-source, self-hosted Minecraft proxy and API maintained by SpigotMC. It is designed for Minecraft server owners and administrators running connected networks, from small setups to larger environments. The proxy places… Read the review →	Endlink is an open-source, self-hosted proxy for Minecraft Bedrock networks running multiple Endstone or Bedrock Dedicated Server backends. It keeps players on one connection while they move between servers, with backend failover and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BungeeCord — where it wins

  • Connects multiple backend servers through one proxy
  • Includes routing, transfers, permissions, and administration controls
  • Supports Spigot, Bukkit, VanillaCord, and major desktop platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a self-hosted deployment model
  • Version support includes mappings that may reflect the development branch
  • Best suited to connected networks rather than a single standalone server

• Endlink — where it wins

  • Keeps players connected while switching between backend servers
  • Adds failover, forced-host routing, and proxy-side authentication
  • Supports Bedrock translation, pack caching, and network security limits

  Where it doesn't

  • Broad older-version translation is still incomplete
  • Self-hosted deployment requires managing the Java application
  • Its primary backend focus is Endstone and Bedrock Dedicated Server

• BungeeCord9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source choice for routing players across connected Minecraft servers.

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• EEndlink8.7/10 · Open source

  An open-source Bedrock proxy for routing, failover, translation, and shared player connections.

  Visit EndlinkFull verdict →