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MinedMap vs Worldlens

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.

MinedMap

Free plan LinuxWebWindows

Choose MinedMap if you want a free, open-source way to render Minecraft Java Edition saves and browse them in a browser. Its incremental updates, night layer, and sign markers are useful map options; plan to serve the viewer over HTTP.

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Worldlens

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

Choose Worldlens if you want a free way to render Minecraft worlds into 3D maps or browse maps from BlueMap servers. Its offline desktop rendering, browser serving, and remote rendering routes cover several workflows. Check the Windows-only 1.0 compatibility contract and Java requirement if you plan to render locally.

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The facts

MinedMapWorldlens
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, Web, WindowsAPI, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planNot publishedNot published
Plans publishedNoneNone
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitegithub.comgithub.com
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MinedMap: what it does well

  • Works with unmodified Java Edition from versions 1.8 through 26.1.
  • Re-renders tiles only for regions that have changed.
  • Supports parallel map generation with the `-j N` option.
  • Offers night illumination and clickable sign popups.
  • Free, open source, and MIT licensed.

What to know first

  • The viewer must be served over HTTP, not opened from a file URI.
  • Sign-layer generation is disabled by default.
  • Multiple rendering threads may increase memory use.

Worldlens: what it does well

  • Free to use and MIT licensed.
  • Renders local worlds offline with BlueMap’s Java renderer.
  • Supports remote BlueMap servers through a token-gated proxy.
  • CLI watch mode can keep maps updated.
  • Supports dimensions, markers, waypoints, and live map updates.

What to know first

  • The public 1.0 compatibility contract is Windows-only.
  • Local desktop rendering requires Java.
  • Unsigned Windows releases may show a SmartScreen warning.
  • Add-ons, static export, and a multi-server dashboard are future work.

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