The world's fastest Minecraft server.
1000x faster startup than vanilla. 18x less memory. Built with Rust for maximum performance.
Why developers love Pumpkin
Instant Startup
Server ready in ~5 milliseconds. Not 15 seconds. That's 1000x faster than vanilla.
Tiny Memory
Runs on ~100MB RAM while vanilla needs 1.8GB. Perfect for cheap VPS hosting.
Multi-threaded
Actually uses all your CPU cores. Not just for chunks—for everything.
Cross-Play
Java and Bedrock players together. Built-in, no plugins required.
No Java
Single executable file. Download, double-click, done. Zero setup.
Open Source
GPL licensed. Read the code, contribute, fork it. Full transparency.
See the difference
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Feature Checklist
| Feature |
Pumpkin
|
 Vanilla |
 Spigot/Paper |
 Folia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Startup Times Get your server online in under a second. | Slower startup due to less optimization. | Can have slower startup due to complex initialization. | ||
| Optimized CPU Utilization Maximize performance while minimizing resource strain. | ||||
| Superior Memory Optimization Run larger servers with less memory. | ||||
| Multi-threading Support Leverage modern CPUs for unparalleled scalability. | Comprehensive multi-threading for core game logic and tasks. | Only ticks. | ||
| Bukkit/Paper Plugin Support Early development with growing support. | Pumpkin uses its own API, but compatibility is possible via PatchBukkit. | Full plugin support via Bukkit/Paper API. | Compatibility varies; some plugins may require updates due to multi-threading. | |
| Cross-Edition Compatibility Allow players on different game editions (Java/Bedrock) to join. | Built-in support for both Java & Bedrock Editions. | Achievable via external plugins (e.g., GeyserMC). | Achievable via external plugins, but setup might be more complex due to multi-threading. | |
| Comprehensive Developer API Create custom features and integrations easily. | Rich and easy-to-use API for extensive customization. | |||
| Extensive Configuration Options Tailor server behavior with granular control. | Provides a large configuration, that will cover every need. | |||
| Open-Source Benefit from community contributions & transparency. | Only Open-Source patches. | Only Open-Source patches. | ||
| Multiple World/Chunk Formats Support for more efficient world data storage and loading. | Primarily uses Anvil format. | |||
| Click & Play Self-contained executable for instant launch, no complex setup or Java installation required. |
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