Glowstone vs Minecraft Forge
Glowstone
glowstone.net
Minecraft Forge
files.minecraftforge.netSide by side
| Figure | Glowstone | Minecraft Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Server Software | 7.7 (#12) | 7.7 (#13) |
| Java requirement | The documentation recommends OpenJDK 8 and says Java 8 update 101 or greater is required. | The required Java version depends on the Minecraft version, with the project's installation guide listing Java 25 for Minecraft 26.1 and later. |
| Purpose | The project aims to provide a lightweight Bukkit API and Minecraft server when exact vanilla functionality is unnecessary or higher performance is desired. | Forge modifies Minecraft base files to assist compatibility between mods. |
| Support | The maker directs users to its documentation, FAQ, and Discord chat for help. | The project directs support and questions to its support forum and Discord server. |
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In their own words
Minecraft Forge
Minecraft Forge has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.