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Head-to-head · Minecraft Server Proxy Software

BungeeCord vs Minekube Connect

  • 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
Minekube Connect #8 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Minekube

BungeeCord leads on 0 checks, Minekube Connect 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 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

On deployment model, Minekube Connect gives you Hybrid where BungeeCord offers Self_hosted.

BungeeCord is the better fit for established multi-server networks. Minekube Connect is the better fit for managed, DDoS-protected networks.

  • BungeeCord fits best

    Established multi-server networks

  • Minekube Connect fits best

    Managed, DDoS-protected networks

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Side by side

Feature BungeeCord 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Minekube Connect 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.4
Ranking #2 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software #8 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software
Best for Established multi-server networks Managed, DDoS-protected networks
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $10/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Docs Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 3 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features BungeeCord 3/3 · Minekube Connect 1/3
Fallback routing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Player transfer ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Network admin tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Proxy compatibility Spigot, Bukkit, VanillaCord Gate, Paper, Spigot, Velocity, BungeeCord
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 NeoForge 1.21.x documented; Minecraft 1.19+ secure-profile configuration note
Deployment model Self_hosted Hybrid
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 plan includes DDoS-protected global edge and unlimited endpoints
  • Supports Gate, Paper, Spigot, Velocity, and BungeeCord
  • Adds Java and Connect-routed Bedrock access with custom domains
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
  • A self-hosted Connector is required for server connectivity
  • Wildcard domains and priority support require the Plus plan
  • Some network behavior depends on Connect-specific routing and plugins
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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Minekube Connect is a cloud-native Minecraft TCP edge network for operators running connected server networks. It provides managed public ingress, DDoS-protected routing, outbound encrypted tunnels, and public Anycast domains while…

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  1. BungeeCordMinecraft Server Proxy Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Minekube ConnectMinecraft Server Proxy Software 8.4Free 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

  • Minekube Connect — where it wins

    • Free plan includes DDoS-protected global edge and unlimited endpoints
    • Supports Gate, Paper, Spigot, Velocity, and BungeeCord
    • Adds Java and Connect-routed Bedrock access with custom domains

    Where it doesn't

    • A self-hosted Connector is required for server connectivity
    • Wildcard domains and priority support require the Plus plan
    • Some network behavior depends on Connect-specific routing and plugins

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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