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ATLauncher vs PolyMC
Both stand on minecraft launchers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
ATLauncher brings pack discovery, instance management, backups, and server tools together in a free launcher. Players need a purchased Minecraft account to play, and pack makers must use another listed sharing platform for new submissions.
Visit ATLauncher Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose PolyMC if you want a free launcher for managing separate Minecraft setups and modpacks from several catalogs. Look elsewhere if you need the launcher to choose the right Java version automatically or use the current macOS build on an Intel Mac.
Visit PolyMCThe facts
| ATLauncher | PolyMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | atlauncher.com | polymc.org |
| On minecraft launchers | #9 of 76 | #13 of 76 |
ATLauncher: what it does well
- Free launcher with a built-in modpack catalog.
- Java version is selected for each pack.
- One-click backups for saves.
- Can create and run ATLauncher modpack servers.
- Supports separate instances and multiple accounts.
What to know first
- Playing modpacks requires a purchased Minecraft account.
- New pack submissions to ATLauncher are no longer accepted.
PolyMC: what it does well
- Keeps each instance's mods, settings, and files in its own folder.
- Supports Forge, Fabric, LiteLoader, and Quilt.
- Catalogs modpacks from CurseForge, Technic, FTB, FTB Legacy, and Modrinth.
- Installs individual mods from CurseForge and Modrinth.
- Manages worlds, resource packs, and shader packs.
What to know first
- Java version selection for each instance is manual.
- The current macOS build supports Apple Silicon; Intel users need the legacy universal build.
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