| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Server Software | 8.9 (#1) | 8.2 (#5) |
| Compatibility | The project repository says Cuberite supports Minecraft protocol versions 1.8–1.12.2 and Java Edition clients. | The project README says Leaves uses the same leavesclip JAR system as Paper. |
| Intended users | Cuberite is presented as a server for Minecraft Java Edition users who want a lightweight, configurable server with extensible gameplay. | The project describes its community as including server administrators and developers. |
| Performance | The project says Cuberite is designed with performance, configurability, and extensibility in mind. | Leaves says it has improvements and optimizations for large redstone machines and game features. |
| Purpose | Cuberite is a free and open-source game server compatible with Minecraft Java Edition. | LeavesMC says its software balances experience and performance and is intended to help players enjoy Minecraft. |
| Support | The project directs users with questions to its forum and Discord server and provides an online user manual. | The project offers real-time support through its Discord community. |
| What it does | Cuberite is a free and open source game server compatible with Minecraft Java Edition. | Leaves is a Minecraft game server based on Paper, aimed at repairing broken vanilla properties. |
