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Multipass vs ServerRoles
Both stand on minecraft permissions plugins. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APISelf-hosted
Multipass offers Nukkit-specific permission management with group inheritance, imports and exports, and multiple storage options. Check its administrative permission requirement and DbLib dependency if using database mode.
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ServerRoles brings role configuration, timed assignments, storage choices, and plugin integration to supported Paper and Purpur servers. Its sole-permission-provider design and possible conflicts with other permission plugins are important considerations before installation.
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| Multipass | ServerRoles | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted | API, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On minecraft permissions plugins | #3 of 12 | #7 of 12 |
Multipass: what it does well
- Manages permissions for users, groups and worlds
- Supports inherited group permissions
- Exports and imports permission data
- Storage options include YAML, MySQL and SQLite
- Provides an API for other plugins
What to know first
- Database mode requires the DbLib plugin
- Commands require the multipass.admin permission
- Project page is noted as outdated
ServerRoles: what it does well
- Roles support prefixes, priorities, permissions, and inheritance.
- Temporary roles revert to the default role.
- Supports YAML, SQLite, and MySQL storage.
- Optional PlaceholderAPI integration supplies nine placeholders.
- Licensed under GPL-3.0.
What to know first
- Requires Paper or Purpur 1.21.11 and Java 21 or later.
- Another permission plugin may conflict.
- Expiry checks can lag by up to five minutes.
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