Cuberite vs Mohist

Cuberite8.5Visit Mohist8.2Visit

Higher score Cuberite #4 in Minecraft Server Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Cuberite

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Mohist #6 in Minecraft Server Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Mohist

• Cuberite fits best

  Mature cross-platform Java servers

• Mohist fits best

  Forge servers combining mods and plugins

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Side by side

Feature	Cuberite 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Mohist 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.2
Ranking	#4 in Minecraft Server Software	#6 in Minecraft Server Software
Best for	Mature cross-platform Java servers	Forge servers combining mods and plugins
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Cuberite 2/4 · Mohist 2/4
Java–Bedrock cross-play	—	Not checked yet
Mod loader support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Plugin API	✓	✓
RCON support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Edition support	Java	Java
Extension model	Plugins	Plugins_and_mods
Server platforms	Multi_platform	Multi_platform
Our review
Pros	Free and open-source across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android Lua plugin API, repository, and configurable server settings Multiple worlds, world generation, WebAdmin, and RCON support	Runs Forge mods with Bukkit and Spigot plugins together Includes world-management and mod/plugin inspection commands Supports Windows, Linux, and self-hosted deployments
Cons	Supports Minecraft Java Edition 1.8–1.12.2 Does not provide crossplay support RCON protocol is unencrypted	The core is end-of-life and updates are paused Java Edition only, with Java-based installation Requires self-hosting and server configuration
Our verdict	Cuberite is a free, open-source Minecraft Java Edition server written in C++. It is aimed at self-hosted servers that need configurable performance and extensibility rather than a commercial hosted service. Official builds are available… Read the review →	Mohist is a self-hosted Minecraft Java server implementation for operators who need Forge mods and Bukkit or Spigot plugins in the same server environment. It combines the Minecraft Forge mod loader with Bukkit and Spigot server APIs,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cuberite — where it wins

  • Free and open-source across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
  • Lua plugin API, repository, and configurable server settings
  • Multiple worlds, world generation, WebAdmin, and RCON support

  Where it doesn't

  • Supports Minecraft Java Edition 1.8–1.12.2
  • Does not provide crossplay support
  • RCON protocol is unencrypted

• Mohist — where it wins

  • Runs Forge mods with Bukkit and Spigot plugins together
  • Includes world-management and mod/plugin inspection commands
  • Supports Windows, Linux, and self-hosted deployments

  Where it doesn't

  • The core is end-of-life and updates are paused
  • Java Edition only, with Java-based installation
  • Requires self-hosting and server configuration

• Cuberite8.5/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source choice for configurable, self-hosted Java servers.

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• Mohist8.2/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source Java server for combining Forge mods with Bukkit or Spigot plugins.

  Visit MohistFull verdict →