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 15 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
MIT 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 seconds. | 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 Extensive compatibility with existing plugins. | 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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