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Conic Launcher vs Freesm Launcher

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.

Conic Launcher

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Conic Launcher gathers instance management, mod discovery, Java setup, and multiplayer tools in one free desktop application. Its early Alpha status means users should expect ongoing changes.

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Freesm Launcher combines offline access, account alternatives, instance management, and extensive visual customization in a free desktop package. Choose stable builds for regular use and treat development builds as less predictable.

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The facts

	Conic Launcher	Freesm Launcher
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	freesmlauncher.org
On minecraft launchers	#38 of 76	#42 of 76

Conic Launcher: what it does well

Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
Handles five listed Minecraft loaders
Built-in Modrinth and CurseForge search
Manages Java runtimes automatically
Includes separate instance settings

What to know first

Project is marked early Alpha
Features and interface are rapidly changing
Not associated with Mojang Studios

Freesm Launcher: what it does well

Free plan with stable desktop packages
Offline mode without Microsoft sign-in
Separate instances and Java runtime management
Dark, light, and custom visual themes
GPL-3.0 open-source project

What to know first

Development builds may be unstable
Not related to or endorsed by Prism Launcher
No free trial is listed

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