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Head-to-head · Minecraft Server Proxy Software

Endlink vs ViaProxy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Endlink #5 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software 8.7/10 Open source ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Endlink
ViaProxy #6 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ViaProxy

Endlink 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 scoreEndlink · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly ViaProxy
  • Most featuresEndlink · 3 of 3

Endlink scores higher on our rubric for minecraft server proxy software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Endlink is the better fit for bedrock-focused server networks. ViaProxy is the better fit for legacy-to-modern protocol bridging.

  • Endlink fits best

    Bedrock-focused server networks

  • ViaProxy fits best

    Legacy-to-modern protocol bridging

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Side by side

Feature Endlink 8.7/10 Visit ↗ ViaProxy 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #5 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software #6 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software
Best for Bedrock-focused server networks Legacy-to-modern protocol bridging
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Open source Free plan
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted, Desktop
Integrations 5 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Endlink 3/3 · ViaProxy 2/3
Fallback routing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Player transfer ✓ ✓
Network admin tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Proxy compatibility Endstone/BDS; Java servers via Geyser ViaProxy standalone; Geyser; ViaVersion; ViaBackwards; ViaRewind; ViaLegacy; ViaBedrock
Server version support Minecraft 1.26.40–1.26.51 clients; documented backends include 1.26.40–1.26.45 and 1.26.50 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
  • Keeps players connected while switching between backend servers
  • Adds failover, forced-host routing, and proxy-side authentication
  • Supports Bedrock translation, pack caching, and network security limits
  • 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
  • Broad older-version translation is still incomplete
  • Self-hosted deployment requires managing the Java application
  • Its primary backend focus is Endstone and Bedrock Dedicated Server
  • Bedrock support is marked WIP
  • Requires self-hosted deployment and server administration
  • Bedrock connectivity requires Geyser on the client side
Our verdict

Endlink is an open-source, self-hosted proxy for Minecraft Bedrock networks running multiple Endstone or Bedrock Dedicated Server backends. It keeps players on one connection while they move between servers, with backend failover and…

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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. EndlinkMinecraft Server Proxy Software 8.7Open source
  2. ViaProxyMinecraft Server Proxy Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Endlink — where it wins

    • Keeps players connected while switching between backend servers
    • Adds failover, forced-host routing, and proxy-side authentication
    • Supports Bedrock translation, pack caching, and network security limits

    Where it doesn't

    • Broad older-version translation is still incomplete
    • Self-hosted deployment requires managing the Java application
    • Its primary backend focus is Endstone and Bedrock Dedicated 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
  • Endlink8.7/10 · Open source

    An open-source Bedrock proxy for routing, failover, translation, and shared player connections.

    Visit EndlinkFull verdict →
  • ViaProxy8.6/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source proxy for bridging Minecraft versions across self-hosted networks.

    Visit ViaProxyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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