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Continuum Shaders vs MakeUp - Ultra Fast

Both stand on minecraft shader packs. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Continuum Shaders

Free plan Windows

Continuum 2.1 provides a free option with extensive lighting and image controls. Early Access costs $15, paid once and includes an Alpha version of Continuum Legacy.

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Choose MakeUp - Ultra Fast if you want a free Minecraft Java shader with optional effects and adjustable color schemes. Look elsewhere if you need compatibility guarantees for a particular GPU or do not use OptiFine or Iris.

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The facts

	Continuum Shaders	MakeUp - Ultra Fast
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Linux, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Continuum Early Access: $15, paid once	Not published
Plans published	2	None
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	continuum.graphics	github.com
On minecraft shader packs	#8 of 38	#12 of 38

Continuum Shaders: what it does well

Continuum 2.1 is free through Focal Engine.
Offers camera settings, color grading, and custom LUT uploads.
Includes reflections and volumetric clouds, air, and water.

What to know first

Focal Engine requires a Continuum Graphics account.
Early Access costs $15, paid once.
Some effects can be demanding, depending on hardware.
The license limits use to personal, non-commercial purposes.

MakeUp - Ultra Fast: what it does well

Free to use under the LGPL-3.0 license.
Lets players enable only selected visual effects.
Includes a wide range of configurable effects.
Color schemes can be changed.
Works with OptiFine and Iris.

What to know first

Requires OptiFine or Iris.
Windows and Linux are the tested operating systems.
Compatibility is not guaranteed for every GPU model.
Shadows and depth of field use more resources.

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