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Head-to-head · Minecraft Server Proxy Software

ViaProxy vs Minekube Connect

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score ViaProxy #6 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ViaProxy
Minekube Connect #8 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Minekube

ViaProxy 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 scoreViaProxy · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresViaProxy · 2 of 3

ViaProxy scores higher on our rubric for minecraft server proxy software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

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

ViaProxy is the better fit for legacy-to-modern protocol bridging. Minekube Connect is the better fit for managed, DDoS-protected networks.

  • ViaProxy fits best

    Legacy-to-modern protocol bridging

  • Minekube Connect fits best

    Managed, DDoS-protected networks

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Side by side

Feature ViaProxy 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Minekube Connect 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #6 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software #8 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software
Best for Legacy-to-modern protocol bridging Managed, DDoS-protected networks
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $10/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Community, Tickets, Docs Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 7 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features ViaProxy 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 ViaProxy standalone; Geyser; ViaVersion; ViaBackwards; ViaRewind; ViaLegacy; ViaBedrock Gate, Paper, Spigot, Velocity, BungeeCord
Server version support Release 1.0.0-26.3; Beta b1.0-b1.8.1; Alpha a1.0.15-a1.2.6; Classic c0.0.15-c0.30; April Fools; Combat Test 8c; Bedrock 1.26.45 (WIP) NeoForge 1.21.x documented; Minecraft 1.19+ secure-profile configuration note
Deployment model Self_hosted Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • Translates Release, Beta, Alpha, Classic, snapshot, and Bedrock versions
  • Supports GUI, YAML, CLI, Docker, plugins, and network administration
  • Connects with Geyser, ViaVersion family tools, Realms, and Simple Voice Chat
  • 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
  • Bedrock support is marked WIP
  • Requires self-hosted deployment and server administration
  • Bedrock connectivity requires Geyser on the client side
  • 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

ViaProxy is a self-hosted Minecraft proxy for server owners and communities that need clients from different eras to connect to the same network. It translates connections across Release, Beta, Alpha, Classic, snapshot, April Fools, Combat…

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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. ViaProxyMinecraft Server Proxy Software 8.6Free plan
  2. Minekube ConnectMinecraft Server Proxy Software 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ViaProxy — where it wins

    • Translates Release, Beta, Alpha, Classic, snapshot, and Bedrock versions
    • Supports GUI, YAML, CLI, Docker, plugins, and network administration
    • Connects with Geyser, ViaVersion family tools, Realms, and Simple Voice Chat

    Where it doesn't

    • Bedrock support is marked WIP
    • Requires self-hosted deployment and server administration
    • Bedrock connectivity requires Geyser on the client side

  • 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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