Bedrock Realms supports the owner plus two friends for $3.99; Bedrock Realms Plus and Java Realms support the owner plus ten for $7.99.
Minecraft Realms pricing depends on edition and capacity. In the US, Bedrock Realms is $3.99 per month for the owner plus two simultaneous friends. Bedrock Realms Plus and Java Realms are $7.99 per month for the owner plus ten simultaneous friends.
| Plan | Edition | US monthly price | Simultaneous players | Marketplace catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realms | Bedrock | $3.99 | Owner + 2 | No |
| Realms Plus | Bedrock | $7.99 | Owner + 10 | Yes |
| Realms for Java | Java | $7.99 | Owner + 10 | No Marketplace |
All three plans provide an always-online private server, invited-friend access, backups, and three stored world slots with one active at a time. The owner can invite many members, but the table's player limit controls how many can be inside simultaneously.
Realms do not bridge editions. Bedrock Realms supports Bedrock players across supported Bedrock devices. Java Realms supports Java players on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Friends do not need to purchase a separate Realms subscription, but they do need the correct Minecraft edition and any required console online service.
Eligible first-time users can receive a 30-day trial. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled. Minecraft says expired Realm worlds remain downloadable for 18 months, so download important worlds rather than assuming cloud access lasts forever.
If the group mixes consoles and PC, confirm everyone will use Bedrock before subscribing. Use the crossplay account checklist for platform requirements.
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How much is Minecraft Realms?
Official US recurring prices are $3.99 monthly for Bedrock Realms and $7.99 for Bedrock Realms Plus or Java Realms.
How many people can play in a Realm?
Bedrock Realms allows the owner plus two friends; Realms Plus and Java Realms allow the owner plus ten friends simultaneously.
Do invited friends pay for Realms?
No. The owner pays; invited friends play on that Realm without buying their own Realms subscription.
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