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Mine View Tool vs squaremap

Both stand on minecraft world map viewers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Mine View Tool

Free plan Web

Choose Mine View Tool if you want a free browser viewer for Minecraft world maps, underground areas, and resource locations. Its file-size cap and prohibition on automated-script use may make it unsuitable for larger worlds or scripted workflows.

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squaremap

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

squaremap provides a browser-viewable 2D map, live updates, and several marker options for supported Minecraft servers. Check platform and hosting requirements, especially if the host restricts ports or the setup needs SSL.

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The facts

	Mine View Tool	squaremap
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	API, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	mineviewtool.com	github.com
On minecraft world map viewers	#17 of 22	#13 of 22

Mine View Tool: what it does well

Free web access with no paid plan mentioned.
Supports .mcworld, Java .zip, and Bedrock db-folder files.
Shows surface, caves, and underwater terrain.
Highlights selected resources such as Diamond Ore.
Offers both 2D and 3D map views.

What to know first

Uploaded game files are limited to 200 MB.
The home page says uploads are stored for up to 24 hours.
The terms prohibit automated-script use.
The service does not permit users under 18.

squaremap: what it does well

Live updates and dimension maps are supported.
Player markers can show yaw, health, and armor.
API draws markers, shapes, and icons.
Free plan costs nothing.

What to know first

Fabric requires Fabric API.
Server hosts may restrict available ports.
Advanced setups may need an external web server.

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