Head-to-head · Minecraft Minimap Mods
VoxelMap vs Map Atlases
VoxelMap leads on 0 checks, Map Atlases on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreVoxelMap · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
VoxelMap scores higher on our rubric for minecraft minimap mods: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
VoxelMap is the better fit for broad-version minimap coverage. Map Atlases is the better fit for map-heavy explorers.
- VoxelMap fits best
Broad-version minimap coverage
- Map Atlases fits best
Map-heavy explorers
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Side by side
| Feature | VoxelMap 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Map Atlases 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Minecraft Minimap Mods | #3 in Minecraft Minimap Mods |
| Best for | Broad-version minimap coverage | Map-heavy explorers |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Support | Community | Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features VoxelMap 3/3 · Map Atlases 3/3 | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ | ✓ |
| Entity radar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cave mapping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported mod loaders | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge | Fabric, NeoForge |
| Supported game versions | 26.3, 26.2, 26.1.x, 1.21.x, 1.20.x, 1.19.x, 1.18.x, 1.17.1 | 1.18, 1.19, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.21.1 |
| Map shape options | Not checked yet | Configurable |
| Minecraft edition | Java | Java |
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| Our verdict | VoxelMap is a client-side minimap and world-map mod for Minecraft Java Edition. It is aimed at players who want more than a small navigation display, with a compact minimap, a fullscreen map of explored areas, player-created waypoints,… Read the review → |
Map Atlases is an open-source Minecraft Java Edition mod for players who want navigation built around vanilla map items. It stores maps in an Atlas, renders an HUD minimap while the Atlas is active, and provides a zoomable, pannable view… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
VoxelMap — where it wins
- Supports Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge across many Minecraft versions
- Combines minimap, fullscreen maps, cave view, and automatic deathpoints
- Adds waypoints, entity radar, biome overlays, and slime-chunk overlays
Where it doesn't
- Supports Minecraft Java Edition rather than other platform editions
- Client-side design may require server-side configuration for restrictions
- No AI features or open-source availability
Map Atlases — where it wins
- Combines an HUD minimap with a zoomable, pannable world map
- Tracks maps across dimensions and supports merging, cloning, and expansion
- Supports Fabric and NeoForge with optional radar, waypoints, and cave mapping
Where it doesn't
- Optional waypoints, entity radar, and cave mapping need integrations
- The original project targets Fabric only
- Java Edition support covers specified Minecraft versions rather than every release
- VoxelMap9.2/10 · Free plan
A broad-version Java minimap mod with maps, overlays, waypoints, cave view, and radar.
Visit VoxelMapFull verdict → - Map Atlases9.0/10 · Free plan
A map-centered minimap mod with strong atlas tools and optional exploration features.
Visit Map AtlasesFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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