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Head-to-head · Minecraft Permissions Plugins

BungeePerms vs ThunderPerms

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score BungeePerms #2 in Minecraft Permissions Plugins 8.9/10 Open source ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit BungeePerms
ThunderPerms #5 in Minecraft Permissions Plugins 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit ThunderPerms

BungeePerms leads on 0 checks, ThunderPerms 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 scoreBungeePerms · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly ThunderPerms
  • Most featuresBungeePerms · 3 of 4

BungeePerms scores higher on our rubric for minecraft permissions plugins: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

BungeePerms is the better fit for multi-server BungeeCord or Velocity networks. ThunderPerms is the better fit for paper servers needing auditing and recovery.

  • BungeePerms fits best

    Multi-server BungeeCord or Velocity networks

  • ThunderPerms fits best

    Paper servers needing auditing and recovery

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Side by side

Feature BungeePerms 8.9/10 Visit ↗ ThunderPerms 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.5
Ranking #2 in Minecraft Permissions Plugins #5 in Minecraft Permissions Plugins
Best for Multi-server BungeeCord or Velocity networks Paper servers needing auditing and recovery
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Open source Free plan
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features BungeePerms 3/4 · ThunderPerms 2/4
Group inheritance ✓ ✓
Network support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Web editor Not checked yet Not checked yet
Temporary permissions ✓ ✓
Specs
Storage backends YAML, MySQL YAML, SQLite, MySQL, MariaDB
Supported platforms BungeeCord, Waterfall, Velocity, Spigot, Paper Paper
Our review
Pros
  • Centralizes permissions across connected Minecraft servers
  • Supports inheritance, temporary permissions, and scoped rules
  • Works with BungeeCord, Waterfall, Velocity, Spigot, and Paper
  • Free and open-source with inheritance and temporary grants
  • Supports YAML, SQLite, MySQL, and MariaDB storage
  • Includes audits, backups, verification, and repair tools
Cons
  • Administration relies primarily on commands and configuration files
  • No verified integrations or web editor
  • Current maintenance cadence is unclear
  • Verified platform coverage is limited to Paper
  • Storage and permission administration require server configuration
  • Its feature set is focused on permissions rather than broader server management
Our verdict

BungeePerms is an open-source Minecraft permissions plugin for connected server networks. It is designed for administrators running BungeeCord, Waterfall, Velocity, Spigot, or Paper environments who need centralized control instead of…

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ThunderPerms is a free, open-source permissions-management plugin for Paper Minecraft servers. It is intended for small and medium servers that need structured control over players, groups, inherited permissions, temporary grants, and…

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  1. BungeePermsMinecraft Permissions Plugins 8.9Open source
  2. ThunderPermsMinecraft Permissions Plugins 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BungeePerms — where it wins

    • Centralizes permissions across connected Minecraft servers
    • Supports inheritance, temporary permissions, and scoped rules
    • Works with BungeeCord, Waterfall, Velocity, Spigot, and Paper

    Where it doesn't

    • Administration relies primarily on commands and configuration files
    • No verified integrations or web editor
    • Current maintenance cadence is unclear

  • ThunderPerms — where it wins

    • Free and open-source with inheritance and temporary grants
    • Supports YAML, SQLite, MySQL, and MariaDB storage
    • Includes audits, backups, verification, and repair tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Verified platform coverage is limited to Paper
    • Storage and permission administration require server configuration
    • Its feature set is focused on permissions rather than broader server management

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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