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GDLauncher vs Modrinth App

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

GDLauncher

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

GDLauncher combines instance management, modpack setup, and server tools in a free launcher. Consider the account requirement and email-sharing policy before choosing it.

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Modrinth App brings mod management, modpacks, instance importing, and skin switching into an open-source launcher. Linux users should note the maker's warning about issues on some setups, and the release is marked beta.

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The facts

	GDLauncher	Modrinth App
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Not published
Plans published	1	None
Maker	GDLauncher	Not published
Website	gdlauncher.com	modrinth.com
On minecraft modpack builders	#4 of 11	#8 of 11

GDLauncher: what it does well

Free to use, with no premium tier or overlay.
One-click installs for CurseForge and Modrinth modpacks.
Supports Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, and Quilt.
Can share instance setups by code.

What to know first

Requires a valid, fully paid Minecraft Java Edition account.
Other-launcher import and export is marked work in progress.
Hashed account email is shared for personalized advertising.

Modrinth App: what it does well

Install, uninstall, and update mods with one click.
Build, share, and play Modrinth-hosted modpacks.
Import game instances from another launcher.
Reuse options and resource packs across instances.
Open-source and free, with optional Modrinth Plus.

What to know first

The release is labeled beta.
Linux versions have known issues on some systems and configurations.

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