Alternative Mod Launcher vs CKAN
Alternative Mod Launcher
github.comCKAN
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| Figure | Alternative Mod Launcher | CKAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 8.0 (#34) | 8.8 (#5) |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 8.0 (#36) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Conflict detection | Yes | Yes |
| Intended users | The project describes AML for players of XCOM 2 and XCOM Chimera Squad who manage mods. | The project describes CKAN as useful to players seeking mods and modders seeking to avoid installation problems and outdated versions. |
| License | The repository says AML is released under GPLv3. | The project describes CKAN as open source and MIT-licensed. |
| Mod source access | built-in | built-in |
| Purpose | AML replaces the default launchers for XCOM 2 and XCOM Chimera Squad. | CKAN is a repository of Kerbal Space Program mod metadata and tools for finding, installing, and managing mods. |
| Support | The project directs users to its Discord channel and GitHub issue tracker for questions and bug reports. | The project directs users to troubleshooting documentation, GitHub issues, and its Discord server for help with the client. |
| Supported platforms | windows | multi-platform |
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In their own words
Alternative Mod Launcher
Alternative Mod Launcher has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
CKAN
CKAN helps Kerbal Space Program players find, install, and manage mods through a client connected to an online registry. Users can refresh the registry and search by mod name, identifier, author, or relationships. CKAN uses mod metadata to select mods for the game version, install dependencies, and identify conflicts or incompatibilities. By default, a mod must be marked compatible with the exact game version; users can choose additional compatible versions, and an All filter can display incompatible mods. The client provides graphical, console, and command-line interfaces. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with installation options for several Linux distributions. The executable can manage game installations from any folder; placing it in a game folder supports portable use. Mod authors can contribute or correct metadata. CKAN is open source and MIT-licensed, and is free. On macOS 10.15 and later, the console interface is the default because the graphical interface depends on a 32-bit WinForms application in Mono.