Server forkMinecraft 1.8 – 1.21.x
Spigot server hosting.
Spigot is Paper's predecessor — the original optimized fork of CraftBukkit. Most plugins are written for the Bukkit/Spigot API. Paper inherited and improved on it, but Spigot is still solid for older versions or admins who specifically want it.
Deploy a Spigot server
from$4/mo
Switch loaders on the same plan whenever you want — no support ticket, no upcharge.
Best for
When to pick Spigot.
Plugin-driven servers on older versions
Compatibility with legacy plugins
Admins comfortable with the original Bukkit ecosystem
Lighter than Paper if you don't need its features
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