MelonLoader vs Northstar
| MelonLoader | Northstar | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported games | Unity games using Mono or Il2Cpp | Titanfall 2 |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Linux (WINE/Steam Proton/native), macOS, Android and Oculus Quest (WIP) | Windows; Linux |
| Mod loading method | injection | injection |
| Plugin support | Yes | Yes |
| Load-order control | Yes | Yes |
| Dependency handling | Yes | Yes |
| Mod profiles | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Game Mod Loaders. On Freedom251, MelonLoader scores higher on our published basis.