PolyMC

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Three barsScore 7.8

PolyMC is ranked #11 of 74 in Minecraft launchers on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

PolyMC plans and pricing

PolyMC Free Open source Minecraft launcher · no paid tiers stated polymc.org · 11 Oct 2026

Product: PolyMC is an open source Minecraft launcher for managing multiple instances, accounts, and mods.
Instances: Each Minecraft instance has its own folder for separate mods, resource packs, settings, and other files.
Mod loaders: The launcher supports installing Forge, Fabric, LiteLoader, and Quilt.
Modpacks: PolyMC lists modpack installation from CurseForge, Technic, FTB, FTB Legacy, and Modrinth.
Individual mods: It can install individual mods from CurseForge and Modrinth, tailored to the selected loader and game version.
Worlds and resources: The launcher can manage worlds, resource packs, and shader packs.
Diagnostics: PolyMC provides access to logs and a way to stop Minecraft if it crashes or freezes.
Performance: PolyMC is built with Qt technologies, which its site says keeps the launcher performant and light on system resources.
Customization: The home page says users can customize the instance window and theme.
License: The launcher code is available under GPL-3 and the logo and related assets use CC BY-SA 4.0.
Support: The project directs users to create an issue or ask in its Discord server for help.
Notable limit: The current macOS build is Apple Silicon only; the site directs Intel Mac users to the legacy universal build.
Java setup: PolyMC does not yet automatically select the right Java version for an instance, so users must select it manually.
Price from: Free

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