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Best Minecraft Server Proxy Software in 2026

Minecraft server proxy software links players to and routes them among servers in a Minecraft network. This list is for server owners and administrators choosing a proxy for a self-hosted or hosted setup.

  1. 1

    Gate

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3
    7.6 Open source Visit site
  2. 2

    Geyser

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    Infrarust

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    mc-router

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2
    7.3 Open source Visit site
  5. 5

    Minekube Connect

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
  6. 6

    Endlink

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWindows
    7.2 Open source Visit site
  7. 7

    Infrared

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    Infrared offers proxy routing, configurable bot checks and operational metrics for self-hosted Minecraft deployments.

    7.2 Open source Visit site
  8. 8

    Velocity

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  9. 9

    ViaProxy

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    MinecraftFirewall

    Free plan Windows
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
  11. 11

    MineShield

    Free plan APIWeb
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
  12. 12

    Vex

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2
    6.8 Open source Visit site
  13. 13

    WaterdogPE

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted
    6.8 Free plan Visit site
  14. 14

    Lightfall

    Free plan Self-hosted
    6.6 Free plan Visit site
  15. 15

    Passage

    Free plan LinuxMac

    Passage offers a password-store workflow with age encryption, local files, extensions, and optional YubiKey integration.

    6.6 Open source Visit site
  16. 16

    rust-minecraft-proxy

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
    6.5 Open source Visit site
  17. 17

    FlameCord

    Paid LinuxSelf-hostedWindows
    5.9 Visit site
  18. 18

    HexaCord

    Paid LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
    5.6 Open source Visit site
  19. 19

    Bamboo

    Paid Self-hosted
    5.4 Open source Visit site
  20. 20

    Void

    Paid AndroidAPILinux+3
    5.1 Open source Visit site
  21. 21

    YvLink

    Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
    5.0 Open source Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

When comparing options, review proxy compatibility, server-version coverage, fallback routes, player movement, network-management tools, and deployment model. Check whether a free plan or trial fits your needs, and read the licence when access to or changes in the code matter.

Questions

What should I compare in a Minecraft server proxy?

Evaluate each proxy's free-plan status, starting paid price, compatibility, supported server versions, fallback routing, player transfers, network administration tools, and deployment model.

Are Minecraft server proxies free?

The list includes free plans, open-source projects, freemium pricing, and paid software. Check the plan details for the tool you are considering.

Which proxy has a listed paid starting price?

Minekube Connect offers a free plan and lists paid service from $10 per month. FlameCord is marked paid, with no starting price given here.

What platforms do these proxies support?

Across the entries, supported platform categories are self-hosted, Linux, Windows, API, macOS, and web.

Why check an open-source licence?

The licence explains how you may read, modify, and redistribute code. Review it when code access or changes are part of your requirements.

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