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
Written by Jochem – Infrastructure Expert – 5-10 years experience in game server hosting, VPS infrastructure, and 24/7 streaming solutions. Read author bio →
Velocity vs BungeeCord: Which Proxy Should You Use for a Minecraft Network?
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.
Table of Contents
What a proxy does
Velocity overview
BungeeCord overview
Performance and stability
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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