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Pl3xMap 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.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Pl3xMap provides a server-hosted browser map with navigation views, markers, and listed integrations. Check port availability and addon support limitations when planning a setup.
Visit Pl3xMap 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.
Visit squaremapThe facts
| Pl3xMap | squaremap | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, 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 | github.com | github.com |
| On minecraft world map viewers | #9 of 22 | #13 of 22 |
Pl3xMap: what it does well
- Free and MIT licensed.
- Live updates and dimension maps are supported.
- Several built-in map render types are available.
- An API is available for plugin and addon developers.
What to know first
- Some server hosts restrict available ports.
- Fabric requires Fabric API.
- Support for listed addons is not guaranteed.
- The internal web server defaults to port 8080.
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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