What is the difference between Spigot, Paper, and Purpur?
Running a Minecraft server with plugins requires specialized software, and there are several options available. This article explores three popular choices: Spigot, Paper, and Purpur.
Spigot: Derived from CraftBukkit, Spigot offers enhanced features and functionality. It's easy to set up since it seamlessly replaces the standard CraftBukkit JAR. However, some users may experience server lag with Spigot, deterring many from its use due to its performance issues.
Paper: Formerly known as PaperMC, Paper is a fork of Spigot with further optimizations. Widely regarded as superior to Spigot, it offers additional updates and significant enhancements aimed at reducing lag and improving server speed. Paper also addresses vulnerabilities and fixes bugs.
Purpur: Derived from Tuinity, which itself is a fork of Paper, Purpur introduces a new lighting engine and other improvements. While lacking some optimizations, Purpur focuses on enhancing gameplay and maintaining smooth server operation, particularly in high-traffic scenarios.
