Realms for Java
Realms for Java Edition
$7.99 USD / Month*
The Java Edition is the original version of Minecraft. It can be purchased and downloaded from the Minecraft website.
Do you play Minecraft on any of these platforms?
Realms for Java Edition supports cross-platform play between Windows, Linux, and macOS as well as user-created skins and mods.
Why Play Realms for Java?
Always Online
Embark on a shared adventure on your very own, always-online server with up to 10 friends.
The Best Content
Hundreds of free user-created mini-games, adventures, and other experiences are available to load on your Realm and share with your friends.
Easy To Set Up & Play
No technical knowledge needed to set up a Realm, or switch between active worlds - just a few button clicks.
Compare Realms Subscription Plans
| Feature | Bedrock Edition | Java Edition | |
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| Realms | Realms Plus | Realms | |
| Monthly subscription rate (recurring)* | 3.99 USD | 7.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Players who can play simultaneously | You + 2 players | You + 10 players | You + 10 players |
| Numbers of invited friends** | 100+ | 100+ | 100+ |
| Personal server available 24/7 |
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| Friends play for free |
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| Free Backups |
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| Supports Minecraft Marketplace |
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| Includes Three World Slots |
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| Includes Marketplace Pass Content |
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150+ Marketplace packs |
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| Supports user-created content |
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Includes free community content |
| Cross-platform play across Bedrock devices and consoles |
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| Access to Realms Stories |
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* Visit Minecraft Marketplace in your Minecraft game client to purchase a Realms for Bedrock Edition or Realms Plus subscription, or simply select Create on Realms when starting a new world.
** While unlimited invitations to join your realm are allowed, only a specified number of players (either 2 or 10 players in addition to you, depending on your subscription) will be permitted to actively play and join the server simultaneously.
Bedrock vs. Java
We've developed two separate versions of Minecraft so that the game runs well on different platforms. Realms for Bedrock Edition runs on one kind of code and Realms for Java Edition (for Windows, macOS, and Linux) runs on another.