Velocity vs BungeeCord: Which Proxy Should You Use for a Minecraft Network?

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A simple comparison of Velocity and BungeeCord, what is easier to run, and what to choose for performance and stability

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Velocity vs BungeeCord: Which Proxy Should You Use for a Minecraft Network?

minecraft velocity vs bungeecord

If you run more than one Minecraft server, you will likely use a proxy. The two names you see most are Velocity and BungeeCord.

This guide keeps it simple and focuses on what owners care about.

Network

Table of Contents

  1. What a proxy does
  2. Velocity overview
  3. BungeeCord overview
  4. Performance and stability
  5. Hosting notes

1. What a proxy does

A proxy connects players to different servers in your network.

2. Velocity overview

Velocity is modern and focuses on performance.

3. BungeeCord overview

BungeeCord is older and widely supported.

4. Performance and stability

Both can work. Velocity is often preferred for modern setups.

5. Hosting notes

If you run a network, CPU matters.

See /minecraft.

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Velocity vs BungeeCord: Which Proxy Should You Use for a Minecraft Network?