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Pumpkin vs LinuxGSM
Pumpkin has 12,839 GitHub stars, 993 forks, 452 open issues and last shipped yesterday. LinuxGSM has 4,919 stars, 870 forks, 405 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. Pumpkin leads on adoption by 161% (12,839 vs 4,919 stars). Pumpkin is written in Rust under GPL-3.0; LinuxGSM is written in Shell under a custom or non-standard licence. Pumpkin has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, LinuxGSM 18%. Pumpkin was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 2 topic tags (game-server, server), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Pumpkin | LinuxGSM | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 13K | ★ 4.9K |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | Rust | Shell |
| Last push | 2026-11-05 | 2026-11-04 |
| Forks | ⑂ 993 | ⑂ 870 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Pumpkin if
- You weight community size — 13K stars and counting
- You want the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Rust
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick LinuxGSM if
- You want the LinuxGSM feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Shell
- You evaluated both and LinuxGSM fits your workflow better
About Pumpkin
Pumpkin Pumpkin is a Minecraft server built entirely in Rust, offering a fast, efficient, and customizable experience. It prioritizes performance and player enjoyment while adhering to the core mechanics of the game. Goals Performance : Leveraging multi threading for maximum speed and efficiency. Compatibility : Supports the latest Java & Bedrock Minecraft server version while adhering to Vanilla game mechanics. Security : Prioritizes security by preventing known security exploits. Flexibility : Highly configurable, with the ability to disable unnecessary features. Extensibility : Provides a foundation for…
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About LinuxGSM
LinuxGSM is the command line tool for quick, simple deployment and management of Linux dedicated game servers. Hassle Free Dedicated Game Servers Traditionally game servers are not easy to manage yourself. Admins often have to spend hours messing around trying to get their servers working. LinuxGSM is a command line tool designed to be as simple as possible, allowing admins to spend less time on management and more time gaming. Main features 100+ game servers supported :truck: Installer :mag: Monitor :phone: Alerts :cloud: Updater :blue book: Server Details :floppy disk: Backup :computer: Console :penguin…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pumpkin or LinuxGSM more popular?
Pumpkin has 12,839 GitHub stars and LinuxGSM has 4,919. Pumpkin has the larger community by that measure.
Are Pumpkin and LinuxGSM free?
Both are open source. Pumpkin is licensed under GPL-3.0, and LinuxGSM has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Pumpkin and LinuxGSM?
Pumpkin is written in Rust and LinuxGSM in Shell. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Pumpkin or LinuxGSM?
Choose Pumpkin if you want the larger community (12,839 stars) or its GPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose LinuxGSM if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.