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Head-to-head · Minecraft Plugin Repositories

Hangar vs PulsePlugin

  • 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
PulsePlugin #6 in Minecraft Plugin Repositories 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit PulsePlugin

Hangar leads on 0 checks, PulsePlugin 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
  • Most featuresHangar · 3 of 3

Hangar scores higher on our rubric for minecraft plugin repositories: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

On plugin access model, PulsePlugin gives you Mixed where Hangar offers Free_only.

Hangar is the better fit for paper, Velocity, and Waterfall plugins. PulsePlugin is the better fit for reviewed plugins with licensing controls.

  • Hangar fits best

    Paper, Velocity, and Waterfall plugins

  • PulsePlugin fits best

    Reviewed plugins with licensing controls

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Side by side

Feature Hangar 9.1/10 Visit ↗ PulsePlugin 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #3 in Minecraft Plugin Repositories #6 in Minecraft Plugin Repositories
Best for Paper, Velocity, and Waterfall plugins Reviewed plugins with licensing controls
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hangar 3/3 · PulsePlugin 2/3
Version history ✓ ✓
Dependency metadata ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Plugin reviews ✓ ✓
Specs
Server platforms Paper, Velocity, Waterfall Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Fabric
Plugin access model Free_only Mixed
Listing approval Manual Manual
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
  • Human review before plugin listings are published
  • Source protection, encrypted builds, and license controls
  • Supports Paper, Spigot, Purpur, and Fabric 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
  • Seller plan pricing is not specified
  • Advanced tools are reserved for paid seller tiers
  • Focused on plugin distribution rather than server management
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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PulsePlugin is a web marketplace and API for Minecraft server owners and plugin developers. Buyers can search by game, category, price, and server software, while developers can publish free, one-time, subscription, or pay-what-you-want…

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  1. HangarMinecraft Plugin Repositories 9.1Free plan
  2. PulsePluginMinecraft Plugin Repositories 8.8Free 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

  • PulsePlugin — where it wins

    • Human review before plugin listings are published
    • Source protection, encrypted builds, and license controls
    • Supports Paper, Spigot, Purpur, and Fabric plugins

    Where it doesn't

    • Seller plan pricing is not specified
    • Advanced tools are reserved for paid seller tiers
    • Focused on plugin distribution rather than server management

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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