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Blockbench vs MCTools
Both stand on minecraft skin editors. 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 AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Blockbench offers modeling, texture painting, animation, and plugins across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. Consider its model-sharing retention and privacy terms if you plan to use those features.
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Free plan Web
MCTools combines skin editing with pack conversion and other Minecraft utilities in a browser-based collection. Conversion limits and the as-is terms are worth noting before relying on it.
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| Blockbench | MCTools | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | blockbench.net | mc-tools.net |
| On minecraft skin editors | #1 of 10 | #5 of 10 |
Blockbench: what it does well
- Free to use for any type of project.
- Supports cuboid and mesh modeling.
- Can generate UV maps and templates.
- Animation includes rigging and keyframes.
- Available on web, desktop, iOS, and Android.
What to know first
- Privacy policy says anonymized usage data may be collected.
- Shared model data is stored for the selected duration.
- Data security is not guaranteed to be absolute.
MCTools: what it does well
- Free to use with no account needed
- Paint on rotatable models in 2D or 3D
- Includes layers, undo and redo
- Converts packs in both Java-Bedrock directions
- Files are processed in the browser
What to know first
- Some Java features may not convert to Bedrock
- Username lookups send the name to a public service
- Tools are provided as-is; users are advised to keep backups
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