Arclight vs Minecraft Forge
Arclight
github.com
Minecraft Forge
files.minecraftforge.netSide by side
| Figure | Arclight | Minecraft Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Server Software | 7.8 (#9) | 7.7 (#13) |
| Downloads | Official downloads are provided at arclight.izzel.io. | The file site provides Installer, Changelog, and Mod Developer Kit (MDK) downloads for Minecraft versions. |
| Installation | The README instructs users to download the JAR and launch it with java -jar arclight.jar nogui. | The installer attempts to install Forge into the vanilla launcher environment so users can create a profile and play with that version. |
| Purpose | Arclight is a Bukkit server implementation on common mod loaders. | Forge modifies Minecraft base files to assist compatibility between mods. |
Plans
In their own words
Minecraft Forge
Minecraft Forge has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.