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Head-to-head · Minecraft Mod Development Tools

NeoGradle vs MCreator

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score NeoGradle #5 in Minecraft Mod Development Tools 8.9/10 Open source ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit NeoGradle
MCreator #6 in Minecraft Mod Development Tools 8.8/10 Open source ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MCreator

NeoGradle leads on 0 checks, MCreator on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNeoGradle · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresNeoGradle · 2 of 4

NeoGradle scores higher on our rubric for minecraft mod development tools: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

NeoGradle is the better fit for modern NeoForge development. MCreator is the better fit for visual mod creators.

  • NeoGradle fits best

    Modern NeoForge development

  • MCreator fits best

    Visual mod creators

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Side by side

Feature NeoGradle 8.9/10 Visit ↗ MCreator 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #5 in Minecraft Mod Development Tools #6 in Minecraft Mod Development Tools
Best for Modern NeoForge development Visual mod creators
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Open source Open source
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features NeoGradle 2/4 · MCreator 0/4
Visual editor Not checked yet Not checked yet
Code debugging Not checked yet Not checked yet
Dependency management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Artifact packaging ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported loaders NeoForge, FML Not checked yet
Minecraft versions 1.20.2, 26.1 Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines NeoForge Userdev and NeoForm artifact workflows
  • Supports client, server, data, game-test, and JUnit run modes
  • Builds distributable mod JARs with centralized artifact caching
  • Creates Java mods, Bedrock add-ons, resource packs, and data packs
  • Combines graphical programming with an integrated code editor
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with Gradle-based exporting
Cons
  • Focused on NeoForge and FML rather than multiple loader ecosystems
  • Verified version coverage is limited to 1.20.2 and 26.1
  • Requires familiarity with Gradle-based Minecraft development
  • Focused on Minecraft content rather than general-purpose game development
  • Desktop software requires Windows, macOS, or Linux
  • Plugin-based extensibility may require additional project-specific setup
Our verdict

NeoGradle is an open-source Gradle framework for Minecraft mod development, aimed at developers working with NeoForge and FML projects. It configures development environments, manages Minecraft and library dependencies, handles Minecraft…

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MCreator is open-source desktop software for creating Minecraft Java Edition mods, Bedrock Edition add-ons, resource packs, and data packs. Its visual interface is intended for Minecraft players, aspiring mod developers, educators, online…

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  1. NeoGradleMinecraft Mod Development Tools 8.9Open source
  2. MCreatorMinecraft Mod Development Tools 8.8Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • NeoGradle — where it wins

    • Combines NeoForge Userdev and NeoForm artifact workflows
    • Supports client, server, data, game-test, and JUnit run modes
    • Builds distributable mod JARs with centralized artifact caching

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on NeoForge and FML rather than multiple loader ecosystems
    • Verified version coverage is limited to 1.20.2 and 26.1
    • Requires familiarity with Gradle-based Minecraft development

  • MCreator — where it wins

    • Creates Java mods, Bedrock add-ons, resource packs, and data packs
    • Combines graphical programming with an integrated code editor
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with Gradle-based exporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on Minecraft content rather than general-purpose game development
    • Desktop software requires Windows, macOS, or Linux
    • Plugin-based extensibility may require additional project-specific setup

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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