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BepInEx vs Everest
Both stand on game mod loaders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+1
BepInEx provides mod loading and plugin development tools for several game frameworks. Check the game's compatibility and choose a build carefully, especially where stable support matters.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+1
Everest provides mod loading, installation options, and debugging tools for Celeste across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Check the game-store limitation, and note that Olympus may fail.
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| BepInEx | Everest | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | everestapi.github.io |
| On game mod loaders | #1 of 26 | #5 of 26 |
BepInEx: what it does well
- Supports Unity and .NET Framework game types
- Includes configuration, logging, and patching tools
- Runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Open source under the LGPL-2.1 license
What to know first
- Installation requires manual file placement
- Only Unity Mono has stable releases
- BepInEx 6 documentation is work in progress
- BepInEx 5 plugins do not work with the 6.0.0 pre-release
Everest: what it does well
- Supports custom maps, texture replacements, and code mods.
- Includes an in-game updater and dependency downloader.
- Players can switch between modded and vanilla Celeste.
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Enhanced Debug Mode includes live map reloading.
What to know first
- Does not work with the Windows Store version of Celeste.
- Olympus may fail while it is being worked on.
- Supports Celeste only.
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