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Head-to-head · Minecraft Server Proxy Software

Infrarust vs Minekube Connect

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Infrarust #4 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Infrarust
Minekube Connect #8 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Minekube

Infrarust leads on 0 checks, Minekube Connect on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreInfrarust · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresInfrarust · 2 of 3

Infrarust scores higher on our rubric for minecraft server proxy software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

On deployment model, Minekube Connect gives you Hybrid where Infrarust offers Self_hosted.

Infrarust is the better fit for feature-rich self-hosted networks. Minekube Connect is the better fit for managed, DDoS-protected networks.

  • Infrarust fits best

    Feature-rich self-hosted networks

  • Minekube Connect fits best

    Managed, DDoS-protected networks

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Side by side

Feature Infrarust 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Minekube Connect 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #4 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software #8 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software
Best for Feature-rich self-hosted networks Managed, DDoS-protected networks
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $10/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Linux Web
Support Community, Docs Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 8 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Infrarust 2/3 · Minekube Connect 1/3
Fallback routing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Player transfer ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Network admin tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Proxy compatibility Velocity, BungeeCord, BungeeGuard Gate, Paper, Spigot, Velocity, BungeeCord
Server version support Forwarding modes: all Minecraft versions 1.7+; intercepted modes: 1.7.2 through 1.21.11 NeoForge 1.21.x documented; Minecraft 1.19+ secure-profile configuration note
Deployment model Self_hosted Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • Routes players by domain or wildcard across backend servers
  • Supports plugins, server switching, authentication, and admin APIs
  • Adds observability, rate limiting, filtering, and proxy protocol support
  • Free plan includes DDoS-protected global edge and unlimited endpoints
  • Supports Gate, Paper, Spigot, Velocity, and BungeeCord
  • Adds Java and Connect-routed Bedrock access with custom domains
Cons
  • Self-hosted deployment requires server administration
  • Web dashboard and REST API are optional rather than core requirements
  • The published documentation identifies the current release as beta
  • A self-hosted Connector is required for server connectivity
  • Wildcard domains and priority support require the Plus plan
  • Some network behavior depends on Connect-specific routing and plugins
Our verdict

Infrarust is a Rust-based reverse proxy for Minecraft Java Edition, designed for administrators operating networks with multiple backend servers. It can route players by domain or wildcard, allowing several servers to share one public…

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Minekube Connect is a cloud-native Minecraft TCP edge network for operators running connected server networks. It provides managed public ingress, DDoS-protected routing, outbound encrypted tunnels, and public Anycast domains while…

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  1. InfrarustMinecraft Server Proxy Software 8.8Free plan
  2. Minekube ConnectMinecraft Server Proxy Software 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Infrarust — where it wins

    • Routes players by domain or wildcard across backend servers
    • Supports plugins, server switching, authentication, and admin APIs
    • Adds observability, rate limiting, filtering, and proxy protocol support

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted deployment requires server administration
    • Web dashboard and REST API are optional rather than core requirements
    • The published documentation identifies the current release as beta

  • Minekube Connect — where it wins

    • Free plan includes DDoS-protected global edge and unlimited endpoints
    • Supports Gate, Paper, Spigot, Velocity, and BungeeCord
    • Adds Java and Connect-routed Bedrock access with custom domains

    Where it doesn't

    • A self-hosted Connector is required for server connectivity
    • Wildcard domains and priority support require the Plus plan
    • Some network behavior depends on Connect-specific routing and plugins

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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