Guides & Comparisons
Practical, no-fluff guides to picking and running Minecraft server plugins — from the developer behind InfinitePlugins.
LPC Pro vs EssentialsChat vs VentureChat
EssentialsX Chat and VentureChat are two long-established free options for Minecraft chat; LPC Pro is a paid alternative that bundles formatting, moderation, and Discord bridging into one plugin. This guide compares all three honestly — including where the free options are the right call — so you can pick based on what your server actually needs.
Choosing a Minecraft Crates Plugin
Every crates plugin demos well; the differences show up when you balance reward odds, watch TPS at spawn, or update Minecraft versions. This guide lays out the criteria that actually matter, looks honestly at the strong free options, and explains which of our three crates plugins — if any — fits your server.
LPC Free vs LPC Pro — What the Paid Tier Actually Adds
The free LPC handles MiniMessage formatting and per-rank chat styles completely, forever. LPC Pro layers AI moderation, a Discord bridge, chat bubbles, games, achievements, staff tools, and a chat shop on the same engine for a one-time €14.99 (price at time of writing). Here is exactly where the line sits — and when staying on free is the right call.