Java Edition players have their own version of Realms and can play with other Java players. Bedrock Edition is a better option when it comes to players looking for crossplay in Realms.

Although Minecraft's Java and Bedrock Editions are quite different, it's still possible to convert an existing Java world to Bedrock if you don't mind there being some differences to the world ...

While Bedrock Edition is typically seen as more stable and has crossplay enabled, Java Edition can be played with much bigger servers and has more mods available to download.

THE Minecraft 1.16 Nether update has been rolled out to Bedrock and Java versions of the game, with a massive changelog.

While the Bedrock Edition does have add-ons, it features more paid content to add to the game, whereas the Java version lets you install mods (such as texture packs) for free.