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MCreator vs Zed

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MCreator

8.0
Developer Tools

Software used to make Minecraft Java Edition mods

Zed

8.0
Developer Tools

Multiplayer code editor

Metric MCreator Zed
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 9 12.5K
90-day Installs 36 31.5K
365-day Installs 114 98.3K
Version 2026.1.14619 1.0.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.1K 76.8K
GitHub Forks 194 7.3K
Open Issues 18 3.2K
License NOASSERTION NOASSERTION
Language Java Rust
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jul 11, 2020 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

MCreator

MCreator is a powerful tool for creating Minecraft mods, offering an intuitive interface and code editor. It supports mod development, resource packs, and data packs, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced developers.

MCreator allows users to create Minecraft mods, resource packs, and data packs using an intuitive interface or integrated code editor.

Pros

  • + Intuitive interface for mod creation
  • + Supports multiple Minecraft projects
  • + Active development with recent updates

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Community-reported errors

Zed

Zed is a high-performance, open-source multiplayer code editor that enables real-time collaboration. It's designed for developers who need seamless teamwork, offering features like AI integration and cross-platform support.

Zed allows multiple users to edit and collaborate on code in real-time.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a strong community
  • + High-performance and real-time collaboration
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + AI integration and developer tools

Cons

  • - High number of open issues
  • - Potential instability due to active development