Hosting & Infrastructure
Docker & Kubernetes
| Resource | Description | Platform | Audience | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shulker | Kubernetes operator for complex Minecraft infrastructures | Java | Technical | Free |
| itzg/docker-mc-proxy | Docker image for BungeeCord/Velocity/Waterfall | Java | Technical | Free |
| itzg/minecraft-bedrock-server | Containerized Bedrock Dedicated Server | Bedrock | Technical | Free |
| itzg/minecraft-server | Most popular Docker image—supports all server types and modpacks | Java | Technical | Free |
| minecraft-operator | K8s operator for dedicated Java servers | Java | Technical | Free |
Server Lists
| Resource | Description | Platform | Audience | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FindMCServer | Official Minecraft server list by GameSafer | Both | Casual | Free |
| MCList.gg | Modern directory with 10,000+ servers | Both | Casual | Free |
| Minecraft-MP | One of the largest server lists with statistics | Both | Casual | Free |
| Minetrack | Real-time player tracking with historical graphs | Both | Intermediate | Free |
| TopG | Long-established gaming server list | Both | Casual | Free |
| mcsrvstat.us | Quick ad-free server status checker | Both | All | Free |
Server Management Panels
| Resource | Description | Platform | Audience | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMP | Powerful commercial panel with Sleep Mode and 40+ game support | Both | Intermediate | Paid (~$10-30) |
| Multicraft | Commercial panel designed for hosting providers | Java | Intermediate | Paid |
| Pterodactyl | Leading open-source panel with Docker isolation | Both | Intermediate | Free |
| PufferPanel | Free, lightweight Pterodactyl alternative | Both | Intermediate | Free |