Minecraft Java Edition is one of the more popular versions of the game, built on its original form. The game, and it's trial variant, are available for download from the official Minecraft website.

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Microsoft plans to sell Minecraft Education Edition as a subscription service to schools, starting in September, for between $1 and $5 per user per month. A free trial version is available now.

Importantly, Minecraft Java mods tend to be free, while Bedrock add-ons can be either free or paid downloads in the Minecraft Marketplace.

Mojang Studios have announced the Minecraft PC Bundle, a package deal that will give Xbox Game Pass for PC users access to both the Java Edition and the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft.

'Minecraft: Education Edition' moves into its early-access stage, which offers a free trial for educators. This version of the game crosses a lot of features off the teachers' wish lists.

Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game for computers, while Bedrock is a newer version available on nearly every device.

Of the two versions of Minecraft available to download, Java and Bedrock, which is the better choice? The answer lies in these distinctions.