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Alternate Current vs ImmediatelyFast
Both stand on minecraft performance mods. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Alternate Current centers on redstone network calculations and reduced update work. Check the release-specific Minecraft and loader support before using it.
Visit Alternate Current Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+1
ImmediatelyFast focuses on client rendering across multiple game elements and mod loaders. Its value depends on whether the CPU is the bottleneck and whether the player uses a listed incompatible mod or client.
Visit ImmediatelyFastThe facts
| Alternate Current | ImmediatelyFast | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On minecraft performance mods | #4 of 24 | #1 of 24 |
Alternate Current: what it does well
- Free and MIT licensed.
- Targets reduced server lag.
- Supports server-side and singleplayer environments.
- Lists five supported mod loaders.
What to know first
- Minecraft and loader compatibility varies by release.
- No detected security policy is listed.
- No published security advisories are listed.
ImmediatelyFast: what it does well
- Free and open source under LGPL-3.0-or-later
- Supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt
- Optimizes several rendering areas, including particles and maps
- Config file offers performance and compatibility options
What to know first
- Known incompatibilities include OptiFine and LunarClient
- Performance gains may be smaller on very fast CPUs
- No dedicated server support
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