At Minecraft’s current US-listed monthly rates, budgeting for 12 months costs $47.88 for Bedrock Realms, or $95.88 for Bedrock Realms Plus or Java Realms, before taxes and any platform-specific differences. Those totals are monthly prices multiplied by 12—not confirmed annual subscription prices. Minecraft lists monthly rates; check the applicable checkout for your country and platform.
What does Minecraft Realms cost for 12 months?
The annualized totals below use the recurring monthly rates listed by Minecraft in the United States. They are arithmetic estimates for budgeting, not prices for a separate prepaid annual plan.
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| Plan | Listed monthly rate | 12-month estimate | Simultaneous players | Main difference |
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| Bedrock Realms | $3.99 USD | $47.88 USD | Owner plus 2 | Lower-cost option for Bedrock Edition |
| Bedrock Realms Plus | $7.99 USD | $95.88 USD | Owner plus 10 | Includes access to a rotating Marketplace Pass catalog |
| Java Realms | $7.99 USD | $95.88 USD | Owner plus 10 | For Java Edition, with cross-play among Windows, macOS, and Linux |
The listed rates are recurring monthly prices, and the totals are calculated by multiplying each rate by 12. Minecraft does not list a distinct annual-billing price on its Realms pricing page.
Which Realms plan should you choose?
Choose the edition your group plays
Bedrock Realms is for Bedrock Edition players; Java Realms is for Java Edition players. Java and Bedrock Realms do not share cross-play, so players need to use the same edition to join. See Minecraft’s explanation of Realms.
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Bedrock Realms supports the owner and two simultaneous players. Bedrock Realms Plus supports the owner and ten simultaneous players and adds access to a rotating Marketplace Pass catalog. If that additional capacity or catalog is useful to your group, compare it against the lower-cost Bedrock tier before subscribing. Minecraft’s Bedrock purchasing guide covers setup.
Why your actual yearly cost may differ
The dollar estimates are based on US-listed monthly rates and exclude taxes. The final price can vary by country or platform: Minecraft’s End User License Agreement says the cost is determined by the applicable purchase page or platform at the time of purchase. Check the price shown at checkout for your account before subscribing. Minecraft End User License Agreement.
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Is there a free trial?
Minecraft describes a 30-day trial for qualifying users. Eligibility and offer terms can vary, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled. Check the offer shown in-game and its renewal details before starting; see the Realms page and Bedrock purchasing guide.
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