Blockbench
8.1#1 in minecraft mod development toolsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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IntelliJ IDEA
7.8#1 in go idesFree planFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Blockbench | IntelliJ IDEA |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation depth | The wiki includes guides, format references, plugin tutorials, URL parameters, utility APIs and automatically generated API classes. | JetBrains publishes installation, security, update, Docker, Kubernetes and extensive plugin-SDK documentation, with source documentation hosted on GitHub. |
| Founded | 2017 | 2000 |
| Plugin SDK | Plugin authors can use the blockbench-types NPM package for TypeScript types and JavaScript autocomplete in VS Code. | The IntelliJ Platform Plugin SDK provides a public extension platform for building plugins and IDEs based on the platform. |
| Product | Blockbench is a low-poly 3D model editor. | IntelliJ IDEA is an IDE for professional development in Java and Kotlin. |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 2.6 out of 5 from 4 reviews. | 2.6 out of 5 from 102 reviews |
Blockbench plans
- BlockbenchFree
- FreeFree
IntelliJ IDEA plans
- Free feature setFree
- IntelliJ IDEA coreFree
- IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate individual$19.90 a month
- IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate subscription$100 a year
- IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate annual$199 a year
Pick Blockbench if…
Blockbench suits people creating low-poly models, textures, and animations who want a free editor available on web and several device platforms. Its plugin options may also suit users who want to extend the editor or build their own plugins.
Pick IntelliJ IDEA if…
IntelliJ IDEA suits developers working in Java or Kotlin who want an IDE with debugging, build-tool, and version-control integrations. Its free core is an option for those who do not need Ultimate's advanced tools and integrations.