MineShield vs Velocity
MineShield
mineshield.net
Velocity
papermc.ioSide by side
| Figure | MineShield | Velocity |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Server Proxy Software | 7.8 (#7) | 7.7 (#8) |
| Performance | The proxy is built on Netty and the site says it can handle thousands of concurrent connections. | Velocity is designed for performance, stability, and scalability, and the docs say it powers highly populated Minecraft networks while using fewer resources than competing proxies. |
| Product | MineShield describes itself as a modern proxy platform for Minecraft networks. | Velocity is a high-performance Minecraft proxy and a full alternative to Waterfall. |
| Support | Plan support is listed as Discord support, with 24/7 Discord support on Pro and Enterprise. | PaperMC directs users to its documentation and Discord for Velocity help. |
Plans
MineShield
- FreeFree
- Starter$9.99 a month
- Pro$19.99 a month
- Enterprise$49.99 a month
In their own words
MineShield
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