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Conic Launcher vs PollyMC-Continued

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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PollyMC-Continued focuses on account flexibility, independent Minecraft instances, and low-resource desktop use. Its bot tools, skin handling, and customization add capabilities beyond basic launching, while Discord provides the listed community channel.

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The facts

	Conic Launcher	PollyMC-Continued
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	pollymc.vercel.app
On minecraft launchers	#38 of 76	#34 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

PollyMC-Continued: what it does well

Launches without requiring a Microsoft account
Separate folders for each Minecraft instance
Supports multiple mod loaders
Manages Java runtimes and automatic updates
Includes bot manager and command palette

What to know first

Offline skin agent serves locally saved skins
Bot controls are provided through a built-in console
Uses GPL-3.0 licensing

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