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rbedrock vs WorldPainter
Both stand on minecraft world editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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rbedrock provides broad Bedrock world access through R, including file utilities, data editing, and seed functions. Check the edition limitation and source-build requirements before installing.
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WorldPainter provides map-making tools across three desktop platforms, with mod block and custom object support. Its focus is map generation, so review its editing and biome limits before choosing it.
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| rbedrock | WorldPainter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | reedacartwright.r-universe.dev | worldpainter.net |
| On minecraft world editors | #26 of 35 | #22 of 35 |
rbedrock: what it does well
- Reads and writes Bedrock worlds
- Supports blocks, biomes, chunks, and actors
- Creates and exports world folders
- Includes NBT and level.dat functions
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
What to know first
- Does not support Minecraft Java worlds
- Source builds may require CMake
- Lists 15 package dependencies
WorldPainter: what it does well
- Free and open source under GPL version 3.
- Exports worlds directly to Minecraft saves.
- Supports custom mod blocks and object layers.
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Download page provides installer checksums.
What to know first
- Requires Java 17 or later.
- Existing-map editing is limited to Import and Merge.
- Cannot create Minecraft structures itself.
- No proper user manual is available yet.
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