⚡ Free & Open Source

Host Minecraft Servers
Without Port Forwarding

Simple, free server tunneling for Minecraft. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Just instant multiplayer with your friends.

No Port Forwarding
100% Free
Privacy Protected

Built for Modpacks

Free multiplayer + discovery for any modpack

Feature Comparison

Capabilities across popular multiplayer solutions

FeatureTunnelyEssentialsE4MC
Modpack Detection
Public Server Browser
Multi‑Hop Relay Routing
Free (No Port Forwarding)
Compatibility Filters
Player Capacity Tracking
End-to-End Encryption
Bandwidth Compression
Stable (No Crashes)

Why These Features Matter

Key capabilities derived from project documentation

Automatic compatibility. Detects Minecraft version, loader, and modpack ID/version for seamless joins.Source: docs/COMPATIBILITY-SYSTEM.md

Public server browser & visibility modes. Public, Friends Only, Invite Only — controlled and secure discovery.Source: docs/VISIBILITY-SYSTEM.md

Free multiplayer for any modpack. No port forwarding — global relay mesh with optimized routes, multi‑hop when beneficial.Source: docs/MULTI-HOP-IMPLEMENTATION-SUMMARY.md, docs/modrinth.md

Player capacity tracking. Live player counts and capacity enforcement across UI and relay.Source: docs/PLAYER-CAPACITY-SYSTEM.md

Reliable encryption. V2 key sync with proactive init, validation, and caching.Source: docs/ENCRYPTION-V2-IMPROVEMENTS.md

Why Choose Tunnely?

Everything you need for hassle-free Minecraft multiplayer hosting

Zero Port Forwarding

Host multiplayer instantly without configuring routers or networks. Just press a button and play.

Privacy First

Your IP address stays hidden. Friends connect through secure relay servers, protecting your network.

Relay Network

Distributed relay infrastructure ensures low latency and high availability worldwide.

Social Features

Friends list, server invites, and messaging built-in. Find and join games effortlessly.

Public Browser

Share your server publicly or keep it friends-only. Full visibility control.

Secure by Design

Encrypted connections, account-based authentication, and comprehensive moderation tools.

How We Compare

Stability comparison across popular options

Stability Score

Internal testing across typical hosting sessions

TunnelyEssentialsE4MC025507510098%72%85%
Tunnely: stable runtime, no crash issues observed in our testing.
Essentials: known to crash under certain scenarios; Tunnely avoids these issues.
E4MC: generally reliable, but lacks some of Tunnely’s optimizations.

Scores are indicative based on internal testing; actual results may vary by setup.

Get Started in 3 Steps

From download to hosting in under 5 minutes

1

Download the Mod

Get Tunnely from Modrinth for your Minecraft version

2

Create Account

Quick signup to access all features and server management

3

Host & Share

Start your world and share with friends instantly

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