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AddonCrate Studio vs Anvil UI
Both stand on minecraft add-on editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
AddonCrate Studio brings project setup, asset creation, recipe editing, and model previews into a Visual Studio Code workflow. Its version-aware scripting options and pack import and export support are useful for Bedrock add-on creators.
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Choose Anvil UI if you create Minecraft Bedrock interfaces and want a canvas editor with an instant preview and reusable components. The Free plan includes the full visual editor, while Creator or Founder's Lifetime is needed for the listed export features and higher cloud pack limits.
Visit Anvil UIThe facts
| AddonCrate Studio | Anvil UI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Creator: €12 a month |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | anvilui.com |
| On minecraft add-on editors | #3 of 26 | #7 of 26 |
AddonCrate Studio: what it does well
- Creates Behavior Packs, Resource Packs, or both.
- Exports projects as .mcaddon files.
- Previews .geo.json models and project animations.
- Supports several recipe types in a visual editor.
- Free to use under GPL-3.0.
What to know first
- Requires Visual Studio Code.
- Users must configure a default projects directory.
Anvil UI: what it does well
- Edits resource pack JSON UI files, textures, namespaces, and dependencies.
- Instant preview reproduces anchors, nine-slice, fonts, and bindings.
- Supports Server Forms, Chest UIs, HUDs, and custom screens.
- Reusable library stores buttons, cards, and menus.
- Free plan includes unlimited UI projects and three cloud packs.
What to know first
- The Free plan limits cloud storage to three packs.
- JSON, PNG, and payload exports are included with Creator features.
- The editor is available on the web.
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