Homerun Desktop lets Minecraft players run a full‑featured Java or Bedrock server directly on their own PC, eliminating the need for external hosting and manual port forwarding through automatic NAT traversal. The Windows client provides a graphical dashboard for one‑click installation of popular modpacks and invites unlimited co‑hosts to keep the world online if the primary host disconnects. The service is offered free during beta with no subscription fees.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Players who want to run private Minecraft servers must manage complex setup steps, configure port forwarding, and often pay subscription fees for hosted services. When the primary host disconnects, the world goes offline, disrupting gameplay for friends and collaborators.
Solution
Homerun Desktop enables users to launch a full‑featured Minecraft server directly on their own computer without any subscription or manual network configuration. The application automatically handles NAT traversal, allowing friends to connect without opening ports. Users can install popular Java or Bedrock mods and modpacks with a single click, eliminating manual file edits. The platform supports unlimited co‑hosting: invited friends can run the server from their own machines, keeping the world online even if the original host goes offline. A native Windows client provides a graphical dashboard for server start/stop, player management, and mod configuration, with macOS and Linux support slated for future releases. All functionality is offered free during the early‑access beta, with no hidden fees.
Target Audience
The primary users are Minecraft enthusiasts—individual players, friend groups, and small community servers—who want a cost‑free, easy‑to‑manage hosting solution with mod support and high uptime.
Features
- Local server runtime that executes on the host’s PC, removing the need for external hosting services
- Automatic NAT traversal and peer‑to‑peer networking so players can join without port forwarding
- One‑click installer for Java and Bedrock modpacks, pulling assets from curated repositories and applying them safely
- Unlimited co‑host invitations via email, allowing multiple participants to run the server concurrently for high availability
- Graphical dashboard for starting, stopping, and monitoring server status, player list, and resource usage
- Built‑in support for cross‑platform (Java & Bedrock) worlds, with seamless switching between editions
- Free beta distribution with no subscription, licensing, or usage‑based charges