Compare
CapRover vs PaperNodes
Self-hosted PaaS for apps, requires own infrastructure, not a managed game-server service
CapRoverSelf-hosted PaaS to deploy apps on your own server
PaperNodesWe, offer premium server hosting for Minecraft, Discord Bots and more! Explore our cheap reliable premium hosting plans.Which to pick
Pick CapRover if you want…
- Self-hosted Docker PaaS
- Self-hosted app deployment
- A free, open-source tool
Pick PaperNodes if you want…
- Low-cost, high-performance game server hosting
Side by side
- What it is
- CapRover:CapRover is a free, open-source self-hosted PaaS that deploys and manages Docker-based apps on your own server.
- PaperNodes:PaperNodes provides affordable, high-uptime game server hosting with premium hardware and DDoS protection.
- Best for
- CapRover:Self-hosted Docker PaaS
- PaperNodes:Low-cost, high-performance game server hosting
- Who it’s for
- CapRover:Developers and teams who want to run apps on their own infrastructure without vendor lock-in.
- PaperNodes:Gamers and developers who need reliable multiplayer game servers.
- Pricing
- CapRover:Free
- PaperNodes:Freemium
- Plans
- CapRover:—
- PaperNodes:BunggeCord € 1 per month · Pig Plan € 4 per month · Cow Plan € 6 per month · Goat Plan € 8 per month · Enderman Plan € 9 per month
- Open source
- CapRover:Yes, 15,178 GitHub stars
- PaperNodes:—
- Works with
- CapRover:Docker, Docker Swarm, nginx, Let’s Encrypt, Node.js, Python, PHP, Java
- PaperNodes:—
CapRover features
- Docker-native deployments. Runs any containerized app using Docker and Docker Swarm.
- One-click apps. Installs databases, WordPress, monitoring tools and other services instantly.
- Automatic HTTPS. Issues and renews free Let’s Encrypt certificates with one click.
- Simple control panel. Manages ports, env vars, persistent storage and instance counts from a UI.
- Scalable clusters. Adds nodes to a Swarm cluster and handles load balancing automatically.
- Multiple deployment methods. Deploy via dashboard, CLI, webhook or existing Git workflow.
PaperNodes features
- Premium Hardware. DDR5 RAM with AMD Ryzen 9 CPUs and NVMe RAID 1 storage for fast data access.
- DDoS Protection. Layer 3-7 protection up to ~6 Tbps using Pletx/SmartMitigate.
- Super Quick Setup. Servers are provisioned in minutes, or under 24 hours if delayed.
- 24/7 Support. Round-the-clock help via Discord with average response under 20 minutes.
- Easy Control Panel. Web UI for managing server settings, mods and plugins.
- Multiple Game Support. Hosts Minecraft, Mindustry, Unturned, Terraria, RimWorld, Alt:V, Discord bots and more.
CapRover vs PaperNodes FAQ
Is CapRover or PaperNodes free?+
CapRover is free. PaperNodes has a free plan; paid plans start at €1/month (BunggeCord).
Which is cheaper, CapRover or PaperNodes?+
CapRover is free, so it costs less. PaperNodes starts at €1/month (BunggeCord).
Is CapRover or PaperNodes open source?+
CapRover is open source (caprover/caprover on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for PaperNodes.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.