Instead of FTB App
FTB App alternatives
FTB App brings Feed The Beast modpacks into a desktop launcher for discovery, downloads, installation, play, updates and management. Its catalog is the official route to FTB packs, while CurseForge support expands discovery and installation. Separate instances can use chosen Java versions, arguments and RAM settings. You can also create and share modpacks, manage mods, and install FTB servers through clicks or a Linux command line. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux on a free plan containing ads.
Bought places come first here, in the order of their numbers. How we rank and our disclosure say so.
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Prism Launcher
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsOpen-source launcher users wanting free redistributability — Prism Launcher is open source and focuses on user freedom and free redistributability, while FTB App provides official FTB access.
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Refract
Free plan WindowsMacLinuxUsers wanting GPL-licensed, publicly developed software — Refract is free software under GNU GPL v3.0 with public development, unlike FTB App’s stated source availability without that license.
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Spectra Launcher
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsModrinth and CurseForge resource browsing — Spectra Launcher manages separate installations and browses mods, shaders, resource packs and modpacks from Modrinth and CurseForge.
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X Minecraft Launcher
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsMulti-source Minecraft resource management — XMCL manages resource types across Forge, Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge, OptiFine and LabyMod, with a marketplace spanning Modrinth, CurseForge and FTB.
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GDLauncher
by GDLauncherFree plan LinuxMacWindowsFree desktop launcher with separate instances — GDLauncher offers the same stated desktop platforms and launcher basics as FTB App but has no additional distinctive capabilities provided here.
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ATLauncher
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsModpack browsing across four pack sources — ATLauncher supports packs from ATLauncher, CurseForge, Modrinth and Technic, whereas FTB App centers official FTB and CurseForge sources.
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Thendrask Launcher
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 10
Cactus MC Launcher
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 11
OpenJar Launcher
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 12
PolyMC
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 13
MultiMC
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 14
Fjord Launcher
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 15
Shard Launcher
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1 - 16
Basalt Launcher
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 17
Portal Launcher
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 18
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EX Launcher
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 20
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Histolauncher
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 22
Onyx Launcher
Free plan LinuxWindows - 23
Vermeil
Free plan LinuxWindows - 24
QuantumLauncher
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Readers may switch when they want an open-source launcher, different content sources, broader platform coverage, or a free experience without FTB App’s authentication requirement and advertising. Windows uses Overwolf, whereas macOS and Linux use Electron. Compare where each launcher gets packs and resources, how it handles instances and loaders, and whether it supports the operating systems you use. Consider whether official FTB access, server installation, Java controls, licensing, mobile availability or experimental support matter more for your Minecraft setup.