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CurseForge vs GameBanana
Both stand on minecraft mod browsers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
CurseForge provides a free Minecraft mod catalog with filters and dependency details, plus optional Premium access. Review the subscription terms, including the refund policy, before choosing a paid plan.
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Free plan Web
GameBanana combines Minecraft mod resources with community features and several ways to access submission data. Readers should account for the NSFW signup requirement, JavaScript dependency, and API caching caveat.
Visit GameBananaThe facts
| CurseForge | GameBanana | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Annual Subscription: $2.50 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 7 | None |
| Maker | CurseForge | Not published |
| Website | curseforge.com | gamebanana.com |
| On minecraft mod browsers | #4 of 17 | #8 of 17 |
CurseForge: what it does well
- Free web catalog access to Minecraft mods and modpacks.
- Lists four mod loaders and more than 10,000 projects.
- Catalog includes version filters and dependency information.
- Premium removes ads and offers direct downloads.
- Premium subscribers can cancel at any time.
What to know first
- Premium monthly subscription costs $2.99 per month.
- Annual subscription costs $30.00 billed annually.
- Refunds are generally not offered.
GameBanana: what it does well
- No membership needed for ordinary downloads
- Game-version and mod-loader filters
- One-click integration with over 50 mod installers
- API and filtered RSS feeds
What to know first
- Signup required for NSFW downloads
- Minecraft page requires JavaScript
- Returned API data may be large and change
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