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Blessing Skin vs HDSkins
Both stand on minecraft skin libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb
Blessing Skin provides a self-hosted way to manage Minecraft skins, capes, and shared collections. Check the server and PHP requirements, and note the previewer's Elytra limitation before deployment.
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Free plan WebWindows
Choose HDSkins if you want to share or download Minecraft HD skins, with multiple installation routes and no account requirement for downloads. Consider Premium if you need uploads above the standard 2 MB file limit or want its listed support perks.
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| Blessing Skin | HDSkins | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | HDSkins Premium (1 Month): €4.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bobbyskin.com | hdskins.de |
| On minecraft skin libraries | #1 of 26 | #3 of 26 |
Blessing Skin: what it does well
- One account can contain multiple players.
- Users can browse, like, and share skins.
- Works with CustomSkinLoader.
- Free forever with no ads or subscription fees.
What to know first
- IIS is unsupported.
- Stable version 6.0.2 does not support PHP 8.2.0 or newer.
- Online previewer does not support Elytra.
- Requires web-server deployment and PHP 8.1.0 or above.
HDSkins: what it does well
- Supports both Minecraft skin models.
- PNG uploads can reach 2048×2048 pixels.
- Skin downloads do not require an account.
- Skin Stealer works from a Minecraft username.
- Installation documentation covers LabyMod, Forge, and Fabric.
What to know first
- Standard uploads are limited to 2 MB per PNG.
- Search filters are basic.
- Moderators can remove skins or suspend uploads for rule violations.
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