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I Like Vanilla vs Sildur's Vibrant 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.

I Like Vanilla

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

I Like Vanilla offers a broad set of graphics effects and settings while aiming to preserve Minecraft's familiar look. Its maker cautions that testing is limited and OptiFine support may not receive fixes.

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Sildur's Vibrant Shaders

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

The project offers several shader styles and download variants, with support listed across a broad Minecraft version range. Check the installation route and graphics requirements for the shader type you choose.

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The facts

	I Like Vanilla	Sildur's Vibrant Shaders
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	sildurs-shaders.github.io
On minecraft shader packs	#7 of 38	#11 of 38

I Like Vanilla: what it does well

Offers more than 400 settings.
Includes colorblindness correction.
Volumetric clouds are optional and off by default.
Lists support for Voxy, Distant Horizons, and Colorwheel.
Free to download via Modrinth.

What to know first

OptiFine support is partial or discontinued.
The maker says testing has been limited.
Niche cases may cause problems.

Sildur's Vibrant Shaders: what it does well

Free variants range from Lite to Extreme-Volumetric.
Vibrant shaders add lighting and reflection effects.
Designed for computers including Macs.
Downloads list versions 1.7.10 through 26.3.
Installation paths include Iris and Sodium or OptiFine.

What to know first

Fabulous shaders require the Fabulous setting in Minecraft 1.16 or newer.
The listed current Vibrant release is v2.02.

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