BetaCraft Launcher

Windows · Mac · Linux

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

BetaCraft Launcher is ranked #48 of 74 in Minecraft launchers on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

BetaCraft Launcher plans and pricing

All plans

Betacraft Launcher v1 Free Supports Minecraft versions up to 1.5.2 · Requires Java Runtime Environment betacraft.ovh · 11 Oct 2026

Betacraft Launcher v2 (alpha) Free Supports Minecraft versions up to 1.12.2 · Alpha stage; bugs and rapid changes expected betacraft.ovh · 11 Oct 2026

Compared on Minecraft launchers

Free plan: Yes
Separate instances: Yes
Java runtime management: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Betacraft Launcher preserves legacy Minecraft versions and makes them playable and functional in modern times.
Version coverage: The v1 launcher supports versions up to 1.5.2, while v2 supports versions up to 1.12.2.
Game fixes: The launcher fixes crashes, lack of sound, and player skins in supported legacy versions.
v1 features: The v1 feature list includes Microsoft sign in, a community mod repository, a server list, addons, Discord RPC, configurable JVM arguments, console output, and multiple languages.
Server list: The launcher server list shows live player counts and descriptions, lets users join by clicking a server, and can automatically download a server's mod if it is in the mod repository.
Other launchers: LegacyFix can be installed for Prism Launcher and MultiMC instances.
v1 platforms: The downloads page offers v1 builds or instructions for Windows, Arch Linux, Linux, and macOS.
v2 platforms: The downloads page lists v2 builds for Windows and macOS and says there are no functional Linux builds at the moment.
v2 status: Betacraft Launcher v2 is in alpha, and the maker says bugs and rapid changes are expected.
Server listing requirements: Servers must contact the maker through Discord to receive a private key before they can ping the launcher server list.
Support: The maker directs users to its Discord server for help with server-list setup problems.
Maker: The website identifies the project as Betacraft and says it is not affiliated with Mojang.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Minecraft Launchers in 2026#48 of 74

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Sources

betacraft.ovh/downloads· checked 11 Oct 2026
betacraft.ovh· checked 11 Oct 2026
github.com/betacraftuk/betacraft-launcher· checked 11 Oct 2026
betacraft.ovh/heartbeat-tutorial· checked 11 Oct 2026