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BadOptimizations vs Sodium
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
Visit BadOptimizations Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Sodium’s stated role is clear: client-side frame-rate performance across three desktop operating systems. Check the listed Minecraft versions, and do not choose it for dedicated server support.
Visit SodiumThe facts
| BadOptimizations | Sodium | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | modrinth.com | modrinth.com |
| On minecraft performance mods | #12 of 24 | #16 of 24 |
BadOptimizations: what it does well
Sodium: what it does well
- Free plan is listed.
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Uses a multi-loader setup.
- Focuses on client frame-rate performance.
- Lists five Minecraft versions.
What to know first
- No dedicated server support.
- Listed Minecraft version coverage is specific.
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