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Head-to-head · Minecraft Server Proxy Software

BungeeCord vs Geyser

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score BungeeCord #2 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit SpigotMC
Geyser #7 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Geyser

BungeeCord leads on 0 checks, Geyser on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBungeeCord · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresBungeeCord · 3 of 3

BungeeCord scores higher on our rubric for minecraft server proxy software: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

BungeeCord is the better fit for established multi-server networks. Geyser is the better fit for adding Bedrock players to Java servers.

  • BungeeCord fits best

    Established multi-server networks

  • Geyser fits best

    Adding Bedrock players to Java servers

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Side by side

Feature BungeeCord 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Geyser 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #2 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software #7 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software
Best for Established multi-server networks Adding Bedrock players to Java servers
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, Linux, Android
Support Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BungeeCord 3/3 · Geyser 0/3
Fallback routing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Player transfer ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Network admin tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Proxy compatibility Spigot, Bukkit, VanillaCord BungeeCord, Waterfall, Velocity, Spigot, Paper, Fabric, NeoForge, ViaProxy, standalone
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 26.2 Java clients; any modern Minecraft version
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
  • Free, open-source deployment
  • Works standalone or as plugins and mods
  • Supports Floodgate authentication and resource packs
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
  • Requires self-hosted server administration
  • Focused on Bedrock-to-Java crossplay
  • UDP port configuration is required for Bedrock connections
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…

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Geyser is an open-source bridge and proxy that translates Minecraft Bedrock Edition client traffic for Java Edition servers. It is designed for individual server owners and larger Minecraft networks that want Bedrock players to join…

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  1. BungeeCordMinecraft Server Proxy Software 9.2Free plan
  2. GeyserMinecraft Server Proxy Software 8.5Free plan

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

  • Geyser — where it wins

    • Free, open-source deployment
    • Works standalone or as plugins and mods
    • Supports Floodgate authentication and resource packs

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires self-hosted server administration
    • Focused on Bedrock-to-Java crossplay
    • UDP port configuration is required for Bedrock connections

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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