BungeePerms

BungeePerms is a free, open-source permissions plugin for Minecraft server networks. It is best suited to operators who want shared permissions across proxies and servers, with control over groups and temporary access. Its network-wide scope is a strong fit for multi-server setups; chat prefixes require a separate Vault-compatible plugin.

Overview

BungeePerms replaces the built-in permission systems of BungeeCord and Spigot with one system for a server network. Support spans BungeeCord, Waterfall and Velocity proxies, plus Spigot and Paper servers. That makes it relevant to operators managing several servers or software layers, rather than someone seeking a permissions tool for an unrelated platform.

Permissions can be scoped to particular servers and worlds, so access need not be identical everywhere on a network. In-game checks, user and group listings, and user and group management cover routine administration. Prefixes, suffixes and display names can be assigned to users and groups, but displaying prefixes in chat depends on a Vault-compatible chat plugin; Essentials Chat is supported. Networks that want permissions and chat presentation in one plugin will need to account for that separate dependency.

Key features

• Groups and inheritance: Group inheritance and ladders support structured roles. Timed inheritance, timed groups and timed permissions, along with promotion and demotion, suit temporary access and rank changes. These controls offer flexibility, but are most useful to operators prepared to maintain a group structure.
• Scoped access: Server- and world-specific permissions let administrators vary access by location, rather than applying one rule across the whole network.
• Storage and optional features: YAML and MySQL storage offer two backends. UUID support and regex permissions are optional, so operators can choose whether those features suit their setup.
• Project resources: Development builds and a Maven repository for BungeePerms 4 are documented. The project directs users to its Discord for questions and its wiki for more information.

Pricing

BungeePerms costs nothing, and the project is open source under GPL-3.0. There is no paid plan or free-trial term to weigh against the free offering. The free plan includes the permissions plugin for BungeeCord or Velocity and Spigot or PaperSpigot, with network support, group inheritance, YAML or MySQL storage, and temporary permissions. It suits operators who can self-host and manage the plugin; there is no separate paid tier for users seeking a different service level.

Platforms

BungeePerms is self-hosted. Its supported proxy platforms are BungeeCord, Waterfall and Velocity; its server platforms are Spigot and Paper. The plugin combines permissions across these network components. Prefix display has an additional compatibility condition: it requires a chat plugin supporting Vault, and Essentials Chat is supported.

Who it's for

Choose BungeePerms if you run a Minecraft network on its supported proxy and server software and want permissions, groups and timed access managed across it. Server- and world-scoped rules make it a better fit for networks with different access needs in different areas. It is less suitable if you need a non-self-hosted service or expect chat-prefix display to work without a separate Vault-compatible chat plugin.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Network support spans three proxies and Spigot or Paper servers, allowing shared permission management across supported components.
• Pros: Inheritance, ladders, scoped permissions and timed group or permission changes cover both structured roles and temporary access.
• Pros: YAML and MySQL storage provide a choice of backends, and the software is free and GPL-3.0 licensed.
• Cons: Prefix display depends on a separate Vault-compatible chat plugin, adding a compatibility requirement for chat presentation.
• Cons: The self-hosted format makes this a plugin to operate within a supported Minecraft setup, not a hosted permissions service.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, see Minecraft Permissions Plugins.

• GroupManager is another free, self-hosted option, with no paid plan listed.
• LuckPerms is a free alternative with API, Linux, self-hosted and web platforms; choose it if that platform range better matches your setup.
• Multipass is a free, self-hosted permissions plugin for Nukkit, making it the relevant alternative for Nukkit servers.
• MyPermissions is a free, open-source Minecraft permissions plugin with self-hosted and web platforms.
• Nimbus AntiCheat is a free Paper-focused anti-cheat with checks, per-check punishments, player reports, staff inspection tools and Discord webhook notifications; it serves a different purpose from permissions management.
• MultiPerms is a free alternative with API, Linux and self-hosted platforms.
• PermissionManager is another free option.
• ServerRoles is a free option with API and self-hosted platforms.

Verdict

BungeePerms is a strong choice for self-hosted Minecraft network operators who need shared, scoped permissions and timed group changes across supported proxies and servers. Its free GPL-3.0 software and range of permission controls are the main reasons to choose it. Look elsewhere if your setup falls outside its supported platforms or you need chat prefixes without a separate Vault-compatible plugin.