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Glimmer vs Wispy Shaders
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.
Free plan LinuxWindows
Visit Glimmer Free plan LinuxWindows
Wispy Shaders offers multiple profiles and listed visual effects, with a stated focus on integrated graphics. Its performance claims are not accompanied by complete benchmark results for every profile.
Visit Wispy ShadersThe facts
| Glimmer | Wispy Shaders | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | modrinth.com | github.com |
| On minecraft shader packs | #19 of 38 | #15 of 38 |
Glimmer: what it does well
Wispy Shaders: what it does well
- Free shader pack with five performance profiles.
- Includes lighting for biomes across all dimensions.
- Supports Minecraft Java Edition versions 1.8.9 through 1.21.x.
- MIT License; GitHub Issues for problem reports.
What to know first
- Requires Iris Shaders or OptiFine.
- Some discrete-graphics profile results are unknown.
- More benchmarking remains on the to-do list.
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