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Head-to-head · Minecraft Server Software

Pumpkin vs Mohist

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Pumpkin #1 in Minecraft Server Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Pumpkin
Mohist #6 in Minecraft Server Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Mohist

Pumpkin leads on 0 checks, Mohist on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePumpkin · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPumpkin · 3 of 4

Pumpkin scores higher on our rubric for minecraft server software: 9.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

On edition support, Pumpkin gives you Both where Mohist offers Java. On extension model, Mohist gives you Plugins_and_mods where Pumpkin offers Plugins. Mohist offers mod loader support; Pumpkin doesn't.

Pumpkin is the better fit for cross-platform Java and Bedrock servers. Mohist is the better fit for forge servers combining mods and plugins.

  • Pumpkin fits best

    Cross-platform Java and Bedrock servers

  • Mohist fits best

    Forge servers combining mods and plugins

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Side by side

Feature Pumpkin 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Mohist 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.2
Ranking #1 in Minecraft Server Software #6 in Minecraft Server Software
Best for Cross-platform Java and Bedrock servers Forge servers combining mods and plugins
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, Linux
Support Community, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Pumpkin 3/4 · Mohist 2/4
Java–Bedrock cross-play ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mod loader support — ✓ (best)
Plugin API ✓ ✓
RCON support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Edition support Both Java
Extension model Plugins Plugins_and_mods
Server platforms Multi_platform Multi_platform
Our review
Pros
  • Supports Java and Bedrock players in the same world
  • Includes plugins, RCON, proxy forwarding, and multiple world formats
  • Runs across Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker, and Nix/NixOS
  • Runs Forge mods with Bukkit and Spigot plugins together
  • Includes world-management and mod/plugin inspection commands
  • Supports Windows, Linux, and self-hosted deployments
Cons
  • Still in early development and not officially released
  • Does not support a mod loader
  • May require technical self-hosting and plugin setup
  • The core is end-of-life and updates are paused
  • Java Edition only, with Java-based installation
  • Requires self-hosting and server configuration
Our verdict

Pumpkin is an open-source Minecraft server written in Rust for self-hosted deployments. It is designed for operators who want Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition players to join the same world without requiring Java or an external…

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Mohist is a self-hosted Minecraft Java server implementation for operators who need Forge mods and Bukkit or Spigot plugins in the same server environment. It combines the Minecraft Forge mod loader with Bukkit and Spigot server APIs,…

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  1. PumpkinMinecraft Server Software 9.4Free plan
  2. MohistMinecraft Server Software 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Pumpkin — where it wins

    • Supports Java and Bedrock players in the same world
    • Includes plugins, RCON, proxy forwarding, and multiple world formats
    • Runs across Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker, and Nix/NixOS

    Where it doesn't

    • Still in early development and not officially released
    • Does not support a mod loader
    • May require technical self-hosting and plugin setup

  • Mohist — where it wins

    • Runs Forge mods with Bukkit and Spigot plugins together
    • Includes world-management and mod/plugin inspection commands
    • Supports Windows, Linux, and self-hosted deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • The core is end-of-life and updates are paused
    • Java Edition only, with Java-based installation
    • Requires self-hosting and server configuration
  • Pumpkin9.4/10 · Free plan

    A broad, free server option for cross-play worlds, plugins, and self-hosted deployment.

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  • Mohist8.2/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source Java server for combining Forge mods with Bukkit or Spigot plugins.

    Visit MohistFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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