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Head-to-head · Minecraft Server Proxy Software

BungeeCord vs ViaProxy

  • 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
ViaProxy #6 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ViaProxy

BungeeCord leads on 0 checks, ViaProxy 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 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

BungeeCord is the better fit for established multi-server networks. ViaProxy is the better fit for legacy-to-modern protocol bridging.

  • BungeeCord fits best

    Established multi-server networks

  • ViaProxy fits best

    Legacy-to-modern protocol bridging

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Side by side

Feature BungeeCord 9.2/10 Visit ↗ ViaProxy 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #2 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software #6 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software
Best for Established multi-server networks Legacy-to-modern protocol bridging
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Docs Community, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BungeeCord 3/3 · ViaProxy 2/3
Fallback routing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Player transfer ✓ ✓
Network admin tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Proxy compatibility Spigot, Bukkit, VanillaCord ViaProxy standalone; Geyser; ViaVersion; ViaBackwards; ViaRewind; ViaLegacy; ViaBedrock
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 Release 1.0.0-26.3; Beta b1.0-b1.8.1; Alpha a1.0.15-a1.2.6; Classic c0.0.15-c0.30; April Fools; Combat Test 8c; Bedrock 1.26.45 (WIP)
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
  • Translates Release, Beta, Alpha, Classic, snapshot, and Bedrock versions
  • Supports GUI, YAML, CLI, Docker, plugins, and network administration
  • Connects with Geyser, ViaVersion family tools, Realms, and Simple Voice Chat
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
  • Bedrock support is marked WIP
  • Requires self-hosted deployment and server administration
  • Bedrock connectivity requires Geyser on the client side
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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ViaProxy is a self-hosted Minecraft proxy for server owners and communities that need clients from different eras to connect to the same network. It translates connections across Release, Beta, Alpha, Classic, snapshot, April Fools, Combat…

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  1. BungeeCordMinecraft Server Proxy Software 9.2Free plan
  2. ViaProxyMinecraft Server Proxy Software 8.6Free 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

  • ViaProxy — where it wins

    • Translates Release, Beta, Alpha, Classic, snapshot, and Bedrock versions
    • Supports GUI, YAML, CLI, Docker, plugins, and network administration
    • Connects with Geyser, ViaVersion family tools, Realms, and Simple Voice Chat

    Where it doesn't

    • Bedrock support is marked WIP
    • Requires self-hosted deployment and server administration
    • Bedrock connectivity requires Geyser on the client side

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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