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Minecraft Launcher vs PollyMC-Continued

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

Minecraft Launcher

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Minecraft Launcher centralizes access to Minecraft games and adds profile, update, and Quick Play tools. The trial is time-limited, and online servers are unavailable during trial play.

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PollyMC-Continued focuses on account flexibility, independent Minecraft instances, and low-resource desktop use. Its bot tools, skin handling, and customization add capabilities beyond basic launching, while Discord provides the listed community channel.

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The facts

	Minecraft Launcher	PollyMC-Continued
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	minecraft.net	pollymc.vercel.app
On minecraft launchers	#30 of 76	#34 of 76

Minecraft Launcher: what it does well

Brings Java and Bedrock editions together on PC.
Supports snapshots and one-click Quick Play shortcuts.
Offers language and accessibility settings.
Free trial includes offline play and LAN multiplayer.

What to know first

A Microsoft account is required to play Minecraft versions.
Trial access excludes online multiplayer servers.
Windows installation from Minecraft.net requires Microsoft Store sign-in.

PollyMC-Continued: what it does well

Launches without requiring a Microsoft account
Separate folders for each Minecraft instance
Supports multiple mod loaders
Manages Java runtimes and automatic updates
Includes bot manager and command palette

What to know first

Offline skin agent serves locally saved skins
Bot controls are provided through a built-in console
Uses GPL-3.0 licensing

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