BlueMap vs BedrockMap

BlueMap9.4Visit BedrockMap8.5Visit

Higher score BlueMap #1 in Minecraft World Map Viewers 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit BlueMap

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BedrockMap #8 in Minecraft World Map Viewers 8.5/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit BedrockMap

• BlueMap fits best

  Minecraft servers needing rich live 3D maps

• BedrockMap fits best

  Users wanting easy hosted maps for both editions

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Side by side

Feature	BlueMap 9.4/10 Visit ↗	BedrockMap 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Minecraft World Map Viewers	#8 in Minecraft World Map Viewers
Best for	Minecraft servers needing rich live 3D maps	Users wanting easy hosted maps for both editions
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$5/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Self-hosted, Browser extension	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features BlueMap 4/5 · BedrockMap 4/5
Offline viewing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Server map support	✓	✓
Live map updates	✓	✓
Dimension maps	✓	✓
Markers and waypoints	✓	✓
Specs
Map view mode	2d_and_3d	2d
Our review
Pros	Combines flat, perspective, and free-flight 3D views Supports plugins, mods, standalone rendering, and live updates Maps Overworld, Nether, End, and mod or datapack dimensions	Supports Java .zip and Bedrock .mcworld uploads Maps all three core dimensions with sharing and markers Premium adds HD rendering, live tracking, and auto-updates
Cons	Requires self-hosting rather than a hosted commercial service Supports Minecraft Java-Edition world files Configuration and rendering are managed by the server operator	Free is limited to one world upload Free includes only 2 renders per day Live tracking requires a server addon or plugin
Our verdict	BlueMap is open-source software for generating and viewing 3D maps from Minecraft Java-Edition world files. It serves rendered worlds through a browser-based web application and fits Minecraft server operators who want an interactive map… Read the review →	BedrockMap is a hosted, web-based Minecraft world-mapping service for solo players, communities, and server owners. Users upload Bedrock .mcworld or Java .zip worlds to create interactive browser maps with pan and zoom controls, Overworld,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BlueMap — where it wins

  • Combines flat, perspective, and free-flight 3D views
  • Supports plugins, mods, standalone rendering, and live updates
  • Maps Overworld, Nether, End, and mod or datapack dimensions

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires self-hosting rather than a hosted commercial service
  • Supports Minecraft Java-Edition world files
  • Configuration and rendering are managed by the server operator

• BedrockMap — where it wins

  • Supports Java .zip and Bedrock .mcworld uploads
  • Maps all three core dimensions with sharing and markers
  • Premium adds HD rendering, live tracking, and auto-updates

  Where it doesn't

  • Free is limited to one world upload
  • Free includes only 2 renders per day
  • Live tracking requires a server addon or plugin

• BlueMap9.4/10 · Free plan

  A flexible self-hosted viewer for live, multi-dimension Minecraft maps.

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• BedrockMap8.5/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A practical hosted map viewer for Java and Bedrock worlds, with live features on Premium.

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