Head-to-head · Minecraft Plugin Repositories
Hangar vs Voxel
Hangar leads on 0 checks, Voxel 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 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
On plugin access model, Voxel gives you Mixed where Hangar offers Free_only.
Hangar is the better fit for paper, Velocity, and Waterfall plugins. Voxel is the better fit for API-rich plugin marketplace discovery.
- Hangar fits best
Paper, Velocity, and Waterfall plugins
- Voxel fits best
API-rich plugin marketplace discovery
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Side by side
| Feature | Hangar 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Voxel 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Minecraft Plugin Repositories | #5 in Minecraft Plugin Repositories |
| Best for | Paper, Velocity, and Waterfall plugins | API-rich plugin marketplace discovery |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Hangar 3/3 · Voxel 3/3 | ||
| Version history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dependency metadata | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plugin reviews | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Server platforms | Paper, Velocity, Waterfall | Spigot, Paper, Velocity, BungeeCord, Purpur |
| Plugin access model | Free_only | Mixed |
| Listing approval | Manual | Manual |
| Our review | ||
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| 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… Read the review → |
Voxel is a web marketplace for Minecraft plugins and other server resources. It serves server owners looking for compatible resources, creators distributing products, shops managing listings, and developers integrating marketplace activity… Read the review → |
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
Voxel — where it wins
- Filters by category, server software, version, price, and sort order
- Shows dependencies, compatibility, reviews, ratings, and version history
- Offers purchase, search, download, update APIs, and event webhooks
Where it doesn't
- Manual approval adds a review step before listings go live
- Pricing varies by listing rather than following one platform-wide plan
- It covers marketplace discovery rather than a single plugin subscription
- Hangar9.1/10 · Free plan
A focused, free repository for finding and distributing Minecraft server plugins.
Visit HangarFull verdict → - Voxel8.9/10 · Free plan
A flexible plugin marketplace with strong metadata, APIs, and seller tools.
Visit VoxelFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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