BlueMap vs uNmINeD

BlueMap reads Minecraft Java Edition world files and turns them into 3D surface maps that people can view in a browser. It can run as a Spigot/Paper or Sponge plugin, a Fabric or Forge mod, or a standalone command-line tool without a Minecraft server. The CLI documentation also covers Docker use. Plugin and mod installations render asynchronously relative to the Minecraft server thread, and the render-thread count is configurable. After the first conversion, BlueMap tracks world changes and processes only changed chunks. Maps can be stored in files or an SQL server. Configuration files can add or remove maps, with settings for display names and web app ordering. An API lets third-party plugins, mods, resource packs, and external tools integrate features. BlueMap is free: the listed plan is free. Server plugin and mod use requires Java 25 or later; the standalone CLI documentation lists Java 21 or later. BlueMap does not support Bedrock worlds. Its integrated webserver has no SSL or built-in authentication; the FAQ suggests using an external webserver for those functions.

uNmINeD turns Minecraft Java, Minecraft Bedrock, and Hytale world files into browsable maps. It can export a map as an image or web page, and offers offline viewing, server maps, live updates, dimension maps, markers, and 2D and 3D views. It runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, with a command-line interface for automating map generation. The download page lists support for Java Edition 1.0 to 26.3 and up, Bedrock Edition 1.4 to 26.50 and up, and Hytale 2026-01-13 to 0.6.0-pre.11 and up. It is free for personal use; commercial use, redistribution, and modification are forbidden. The current release channel is labeled DEV, and development snapshots may have bugs, missing features, or changes that affect compatibility. Maps include only chunks already saved in the game. The maker says the software is not certificate-signed, so some cautious antivirus tools may flag it. uNmINeD cannot modify world files, but the FAQ advises closing Minecraft before opening a Bedrock world to avoid risks from concurrent access.