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MCTools vs Nova Skin
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 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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Free plan
Nova Skin brings 3D painting, username loading, and model posing together in a browser-based skin workflow. Its listed platform is limited to the browser.
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| MCTools | Nova Skin | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Not published |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mc-tools.net | minecraft.novaskin.me |
| On minecraft skin editors | #5 of 10 | #9 of 10 |
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
Nova Skin: what it does well
- Paint directly on a 3D model
- Load skins by username
- Supports the Slim (Alex) model
- Includes posing and animation
- Free to use in a browser
What to know first
- Browser is the only listed platform
- No mobile app is listed
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