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Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE) vs REDmod

Both stand on game mod loaders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)

Free plan Windows

Pick F4SE if you mod Fallout 4 on Windows using a Steam or GOG version and need expanded scripting support. Check plugin compatibility with your game runtime, since native code plugins need updates for later runtimes and the API may change. Players using MS Store, Game Pass or Epic versions cannot use it.

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REDmod

Free plan Windows

REDmod combines mod creation tools with ways to install, deploy, and manage supported mods for Cyberpunk 2077. Its license is limited to personal, non-commercial use, and community mods remain the responsibility of their creators.

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The facts

Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)REDmod
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWindowsWindows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitef4se.silverlock.orgcyberpunk.net
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Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE): what it does well

  • Free to use for Fallout 4 modding.
  • Expands scripting without modifying the game’s executable files on disk.
  • Lists support for Papyrus, Scaleform and the classic script system.
  • Supports Fallout 4 versions available on Steam and GOG.
  • Includes a BA2 archive extractor and a PEX script disassembler.

What to know first

  • Available for Windows only.
  • MS Store, Game Pass and Epic versions are unsupported.
  • Native code plugins need creator updates for runtime 1.10.980 and later.
  • Plugins must have publicly available source code.

REDmod: what it does well

  • Free DLC for Cyberpunk 2077.
  • Tools support sounds, animations, scripts, and other content.
  • Can manage mod deployment and load order.
  • Offers documentation, example mods, and an offline pack.

What to know first

  • Windows only.
  • Legacy archive mods do not appear in its menu.
  • Legacy archive load order cannot be managed with REDmod.
  • Community mods are not reviewed or maintained by the maker.

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