Minecraft Education

Name: Minecraft Education
Price: 5.04 USD

Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · paid plans from $0.42/mo

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Two barsScore 5.2

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely4 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Minecraft Education is ranked #22 of 32 in educational games on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $0.42/mo.

Minecraft Education plans and pricing

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Classrooms and schools — direct purchase $5.04/yr annual commitment; per user For qualified educational organizations · individual subscriptions education.minecraft.net · 5 Oct 2026

Commercial organizations — direct purchase $36/yr annual commitment; per user For camps, clubs, and other organizations education.minecraft.net · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on educational games

Free plan: No
Delivery mode: desktop_app
Subject focus: mixed
Teacher dashboard: Yes
Progress tracking: Yes
Standards alignment: Yes
Offline play: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Minecraft Education is a game-based learning platform for building digital skills through immersive lessons and classroom activities.
Lessons: The site says educators can browse more than 600 standards-aligned lessons across curricula.
Subjects: Its lesson content spans STEM, coding, social and emotional learning, history, language arts, and 21st-century skills.
Classroom collaboration: Multiplayer supports up to 30 students working together on learning activities without a separate server.
Assessment: In-game Camera and Portfolio let students capture evidence of learning and support formative assessment.
Coding: Code Builder supports block-based coding, JavaScript, and Python through MakeCode.
Accessibility integration: The product includes Microsoft Immersive Reader integration.
Security and privacy: The licensing page says individual student logins ensure data privacy and security.
Account requirement: Each user needs a Microsoft 365 account to play with a Minecraft Education license.
Free trial: The download page offers a free trial and sample lessons, but does not state a trial duration.
Server limitation: The licensing FAQ says Minecraft Education licenses are not compatible with servers; the download page separately links dedicated servers for large-scale multiplayer.
Supported devices: The download page lists Windows, ChromeOS, macOS, and iOS, and the licensing page lists Android phones and tablets in its system requirements.
Support: The site links users to a Minecraft Education Support Center and provides educator training resources.
Provider: The site footer identifies Mojang AB and Microsoft Corporation in its copyright notice.
Price from: $0.42/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Educational Games in 2026#22 of 32

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Sources

education.minecraft.net/en-us· checked 4 Oct 2026
education.minecraft.net/en-us/licensing· checked 4 Oct 2026
education.minecraft.net/en-us/blog/copper-collaborate-and-compe· checked 4 Oct 2026
education.minecraft.net/en-us/get-started/parents· checked 4 Oct 2026
edusupport.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360047119092-FAQ-Avai· checked 4 Oct 2026
education.minecraft.net/en-us/get-started/download· checked 4 Oct 2026
education.minecraft.net· checked 28 Sept 2026