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Mod Organizer 2 vs Modrinth

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

Mod Organizer 2

Free plan Open source Windows

Mod Organizer 2 brings virtualized mod management, profile tools, and game-launcher detection to supported Windows games. Check the Windows requirement and game-store limitation before choosing it.

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Modrinth

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2

Modrinth combines project discovery, a desktop launcher, creator tools and hosting for Minecraft: Java Edition. Keep the app's public beta status and possible Linux issues in mind.

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The facts

	Mod Organizer 2	Modrinth
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Yes
Runs on	Windows	API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Modrinth+: $4.99 a month
Plans published	1	7
Maker	Not published	Modrinth
Website	github.com	modrinth.com
On game mod managers	#2 of 79	#1 of 79

Mod Organizer 2: what it does well

Free plan with no trial requirement listed.
Handles mod collections of arbitrary size.
Includes profiles, conflict detection, and automatic updates.
Supports several game launchers through its basic games plugin.
Installer can create a portable installation.

What to know first

Requires Windows 10 1809 or newer, or Windows 11.
Does not support Windows Store or Game Pass game versions.
Documentation is described as sparse.

Modrinth: what it does well

Hosts mods, plugins, data packs and modpacks.
Search and filters help find projects.
App installs, removes and updates mods.
Open API supports launcher integrations.
Creators can view page-view, download and revenue reports.

What to know first

The desktop app is currently in public beta.
Linux app versions may have issues on some systems.
Hosting support depends on version support.
Modrinth+ costs $4.99 a month.

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