Best Minecraft Add-On Editors in 2026

In short: Minecraft Launcher is ranked #1 of 26 as of 8 October 2026, ahead of Addons Maker for Minecraft PE and Snowstorm. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Addons Maker for Minecraft PE. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Addons Maker for Minecraft PE at $3.99/mo.

Creating Minecraft add-ons can call for different tools depending on the packs and content you want to make. Compare pack types and version targeting with custom entity tools, scripting support, and editor mode. Available platforms can help you check compatibility with your setup, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. Minecraft Launcher, Addons Maker for Minecraft PE, and Blockbench are among the editors to consider. Weigh their listed capabilities and platform support against your project and the Minecraft version you are targeting.

26 Minecraft add-on editors ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.

26ranked
16free plans on this page
$3.99/molowest paid tier
8 Oct 2026last checked

Minecraft Add-on Editors, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 17 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.

  1. 1 Minecraft LauncherFree plan
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: yes
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: yes
    8.1easy start
  2. 2 Addons Maker for Minecraft PEPaid from $3.99/mo
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: yes
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: not on record
    7.6easy start
  3. 3 SnowstormFree plan
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: yes
    7.5easy start
  4. 4 BlockbenchFree plan
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: yes
    7.2easy start
  5. 5 Visual Studio CodeFree plan
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: yes
    7.2easy start
  6. 6 BedrockenFree plan
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: yes
    7.1easy start
  7. 7 Blockception Minecraft Bedrock DevelopmentFree plan
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: yes
    7.1easy start
  8. 8 Crafty CraftPaid from $15.99/mo
    • Free to practise on: not on record
    • Free trial: yes
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: yes
    7.1easy start
  9. 9 JsonForgeFree plan
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: yes
    7.1easy start
  10. 10 mcbCodePaid from $4/mo
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: not on record
    7.1easy start
  11. 11 Anvil UIPaid from €12/mo
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: not on record
    6.9easy start
  12. 12 bedrockRFree plan
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: not on record
    6.9easy start
  13. 13 ResourcePack AIFree plan
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: not on record
    6.9easy start
  14. 14 MCreatorFree plan
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: yes
    6.8easy start
  15. 15 Resource Pack CreatorPaid from $4.99/mo
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: not on record
    6.8easy start
  16. 16 bridge.
    • Free to practise on: not on record
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: yes
    6.7easy start
  17. 17 AddonCrate Studio
    • Free to practise on: not on record
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: yes
    6.6easy start
  18. 18 Bedrock JSON UI EditorFree plan
    • Free to practise on: yes
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: not on record
    6.6easy start
  19. 19 TynkerPaid from $10/mo
    • Free to practise on: not on record
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: yes
    6.5easy start
  20. 20 Minecraft Creator Tools
    • Free to practise on: not on record
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: not on record
    6.2easy start
  21. 21 mcblend
    • Free to practise on: not on record
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: yes
    6.1easy start
  22. 22 Minecraft Bedrock Debugger
    • Free to practise on: not on record
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: yes
    • Runs where you work: not on record
    6.1easy start
  23. 23 DialogueDesigner
    • Free to practise on: not on record
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: not on record
    • Runs where you work: not on record
    5.7easy start
  24. 24 NebulaQuest Editor MobileFree plan
    • Free to practise on: not on record
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: not on record
    • Runs where you work: not on record
    5.7easy start
  25. 25 BEPack
    • Free to practise on: not on record
    • Free trial: not on record
    • Well documented: not on record
    • Runs where you work: not on record
    5.6easy start
Compare all 25 in a table
#PlatformScoreFree planFromFree planPaid fromPack typesEditor mode
1Minecraft Launcher8.1Free planFreeNo———
2Addons Maker for Minecraft PE7.6Free plan$3.99/moYes—behavior packs, resource packsvisual
3Snowstorm7.5Free planFreeYes—resource packshybrid
4Blockbench7.2Free planFreeYes—resource packvisual
5Visual Studio Code7.2Free planFreeYes———
6Bedrocken7.1Free planFreeYes—behavior packs, resource packs, add-onscode
7Blockception Minecraft Bedrock Development7.1Free planFreeYes—behavior packs, resource packs, skin packscode
8Crafty Craft7.1No$15.99/moYes—add-onshybrid
9JsonForge7.1Free planFree——resource pack, behavior packvisual
10mcbCode7.1Free plan$4/moYes4 /moBehavior Packs, Resource Packs, Add-onshybrid
11Anvil UI6.9Free plan€12/moYes—resource packsvisual
12bedrockR6.9Free planFree———visual
13ResourcePack AI6.9Free planFreeYes—resource packhybrid
14MCreator6.8Free planFree————
15Resource Pack Creator6.8Free plan$4.99/moYes4.99 /moresource packsvisual
16bridge.6.7No———behavior packs, resource packs, skin packs, world templateshybrid
17AddonCrate Studio6.6No—Yes—Behavior Packs, Resource Packshybrid
18Bedrock JSON UI Editor6.6Free planFreeYes—resource packvisual
19Tynker6.5No$10/moYes25 /mo——
20Minecraft Creator Tools6.2No———behavior packs, resource packshybrid
21mcblend6.1No————visual
22Minecraft Bedrock Debugger6.1No—————
23DialogueDesigner5.7No———behavior pack, resource packvisual
24NebulaQuest Editor Mobile5.7Free planFreeYes—resource packs, behavior packsvisual
25BEPack5.6No—Yes—behavior packs, resource packscode

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Questions about this list

Which Minecraft add-on editor is ranked first on The Geeks Club?

Minecraft Launcher is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 8.1. Addons Maker for Minecraft PE is second and Snowstorm third.

How many of these have a free plan?

16 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.

Which is the cheapest paid option?

On this page, Addons Maker for Minecraft PE has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3.99/mo.

How is this list ranked?

Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.

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