TheNextLvlPlugin Comparison
How ServiceIO compares to Vault and VaultUnlocked
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This page provides an objective comparison between ServiceIO, Vault, and VaultUnlocked.
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This comparison was researched to the best of our ability.
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Overview
| Feature | ServiceIO | VaultUnlocked | Vault |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server Software | Paper, Folia | Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Folia | Bukkit, Spigot, Paper |
| Folia Support | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| MC Versions | 1.21 – latest | 1.9 – latest | 1.13 – 1.17 |
| Open Source | ✅ GPL-3.0 | ✅ LGPL-3.0 | ✅ LGPL-3.0 |
| Actively Maintained | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| PlaceholderAPI | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Service APIs
What types of services each plugin provides.
| Service | ServiceIO | VaultUnlocked | Vault |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Permissions | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Chat | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| NPCs | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Holograms | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Economy Features
| Feature | ServiceIO | VaultUnlocked | Vault |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Currency | ⚠️ Work in progress | ✅ | ❌ |
| Banking | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Per-World Balances | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Offline Player Support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| BigDecimal Support | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Async Data Loading | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Developer Experience
| Feature | ServiceIO | VaultUnlocked | Vault |
|---|---|---|---|
| Null safety | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Method contracts | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Service Conversion | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Modern API | ✅ | ⚠️ Extended Vault API | ❌ |
Legend
✅ Supported — ❌ Not supported — ⚠️ Partial or conditional support