# Open Source Alternative to Minecraft

Open source alternatives · System

Minecraft costs US$29.99. Minetest (now called Luanti) is the open-source voxel game: build, mine, and mod free.

**What the paid app costs:** US$29.99 one-time

## Why switch?

Kids love voxel building, and parents love not paying per device. Minetest runs on old laptops and phones, has a huge mod library, and multiplayer servers are free to join or host.

## Compare the alternatives

AlternativeLicensePlatformsBest for[Minetest (Luanti)](https://www.minetest.net/)LGPL-2.1Windows, macOS, Linux, AndroidThe open-source voxel sandbox

### [Minetest (Luanti)](https://www.minetest.net/)

Free forever LGPL-2.1 · Windows, macOS, Linux, Android

- Voxel building like Minecraft
- Mods and multiplayer servers
- Runs on weak hardware

**The open-source voxel sandbox**

[Official site →](https://www.minetest.net/)

## Which one should you pick?

- **Minetest (Luanti):** The open-source voxel sandbox

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## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minetest the same as Minecraft?

Similar voxel gameplay, but its own game with its own mods and servers. It cannot join Minecraft servers.

### Why is it also called Luanti?

The project renamed from Minetest to Luanti; both names refer to the same open-source game.

### Is it good for kids?

Yes, it is family friendly, runs on modest hardware, and has no chat with strangers by default on most servers.

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