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Circinus Mod Manager vs Corkscrew
Both stand on mod managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Circinus Mod Manager combines mod ordering, pre-launch checks, list imports, and queued Workshop downloads in a free desktop app. Mac users need Apple Silicon, and first launch on macOS requires clearing quarantine because the build is not signed with an Apple certificate.
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Free plan LinuxMac
Corkscrew offers mod installation, profiles, and plugin-management tools without account requirements. Its listed platform support is limited to Linux and macOS.
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| Circinus Mod Manager | Corkscrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | circinus.sh | corkscrewmodmanager.com |
| On mod managers | #14 of 78 | #21 of 78 |
Circinus Mod Manager: what it does well
- Sorts mods into eight explained phases.
- Checks dependencies, incompatibilities, duplicates, and texture collisions.
- Imports lists from several file and link types.
- Workshop downloads can resume after the app closes.
- Works with local files while community databases remain off.
What to know first
- Mac requires an M1 or newer.
- Intel Macs are unsupported.
- The macOS build is not signed with an Apple certificate.
- Linux uses an AppImage for 64-bit distributions.
Corkscrew: what it does well
- Free and open source under GPL-3.0.
- Requires no account and uses no telemetry.
- Supports Nexus installs, archive drops, and FOMOD wizards.
- Includes profiles, LOOT sorting, and conflict detection.
- Supports Wabbajack modlists through a seven-phase pipeline.
What to know first
- Available platforms are Linux and macOS.
- Starfield support is listed as coming soon.
- Fallout 4 support is listed, but no detail is given.
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