| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Server Software | 8.9 (#1) | 8.1 (#7) |
| Compatibility | The project repository says Cuberite supports Minecraft protocol versions 1.8–1.12.2 and Java Edition clients. | The project says Gale preserves plugin behavior and describes the software as a stable, carefully reviewed Paper alternative. |
| Intended users | Cuberite is presented as a server for Minecraft Java Edition users who want a lightweight, configurable server with extensible gameplay. | The maker describes Gale for Minecraft server owners seeking higher performance while retaining Paper behavior and plugins. |
| Security | The download page says downloads are not permitted over insecure HTTP and links require modern encryption support. | The maker says regular upstream merges include security fixes; the opened pages do not state a compliance certification. |
| Support | The project directs users with questions to its forum and Discord server and provides an online user manual. | The Gale community Discord is offered for support and for connecting with other users. |
