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Head-to-head · Minecraft Plugin Repositories

Hangar vs PocketMine-Plugin.com

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Hangar #3 in Minecraft Plugin Repositories 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Hangar
PocketMine-Plugin.com #12 in Minecraft Plugin Repositories 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit site

Hangar leads on 0 checks, PocketMine-Plugin.com 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 scoreHangar · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

Hangar scores higher on our rubric for minecraft plugin repositories: 9.1 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #12.

On plugin access model, PocketMine-Plugin.com gives you Mixed where Hangar offers Free_only.

Hangar is the better fit for paper, Velocity, and Waterfall plugins. PocketMine-Plugin.com is the better fit for pocketMine-MP plugin shoppers.

  • Hangar fits best

    Paper, Velocity, and Waterfall plugins

  • PocketMine-Plugin.com fits best

    PocketMine-MP plugin shoppers

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Side by side

Feature Hangar 9.1/10 Visit ↗ PocketMine-Plugin.com 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 7.9
Ranking #3 in Minecraft Plugin Repositories #12 in Minecraft Plugin Repositories
Best for Paper, Velocity, and Waterfall plugins PocketMine-MP plugin shoppers
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Community, Docs Email, Community
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Hangar 3/3 · PocketMine-Plugin.com 3/3
Version history ✓ ✓
Dependency metadata ✓ ✓
Plugin reviews ✓ ✓
Specs
Server platforms Paper, Velocity, Waterfall PocketMine-MP
Plugin access model Free_only Mixed
Listing approval Manual Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Filters listings by Minecraft version, category, tags, and server platform
  • Provides version history, release channels, dependencies, and compatibility details
  • Supports manual publishing plus Gradle and GitHub Actions automation
  • Free and premium plugin listings organized by type and compatibility
  • API compatibility, dependencies, reviews, and downloadable PHAR files
  • Contact form and Discord support, plus updates for purchased PM5 plugins
Cons
  • Focused on web access rather than a desktop or mobile application
  • Plugin availability and licensing can vary by individual project
  • Its scope centers on Paper, Velocity, and Waterfall ecosystems
  • The repository is limited to the web
  • Premium plugin prices vary by listing
  • Dependency details appear only on some listings
Our verdict

Hangar is PaperMC’s web-based repository for Minecraft server plugins, intended for server administrators and plugin developers. Administrators can search listings, filter them by Minecraft version, category, and tags, then download the…

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PocketMine-Plugin.com is a web repository for downloadable plugins used with PocketMine-MP servers. It serves server owners and administrators looking for free or premium additions across categories such as gameplay, weapons, entities, and…

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  1. HangarMinecraft Plugin Repositories 9.1Free plan
  2. PocketMine-Plugin.comMinecraft Plugin Repositories 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Hangar — where it wins

    • Filters listings by Minecraft version, category, tags, and server platform
    • Provides version history, release channels, dependencies, and compatibility details
    • Supports manual publishing plus Gradle and GitHub Actions automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on web access rather than a desktop or mobile application
    • Plugin availability and licensing can vary by individual project
    • Its scope centers on Paper, Velocity, and Waterfall ecosystems

  • PocketMine-Plugin.com — where it wins

    • Free and premium plugin listings organized by type and compatibility
    • API compatibility, dependencies, reviews, and downloadable PHAR files
    • Contact form and Discord support, plus updates for purchased PM5 plugins

    Where it doesn't

    • The repository is limited to the web
    • Premium plugin prices vary by listing
    • Dependency details appear only on some listings
  • Hangar9.1/10 · Free plan

    A focused, free repository for finding and distributing Minecraft server plugins.

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  • PocketMine-Plugin.com7.9/10 · Free plan

    A focused source for downloadable PocketMine-MP plugins, with free and paid listings.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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