BeamNG.drive Repository vs mod.io

The BeamNG.drive Repository is a free catalog of community modifications for BeamNG.drive, available on the web and inside the game. Categories include vehicles, scenarios, terrains and maps, interface apps, sounds, license plates, track builder items, skins, Automation content and mods of mods. The in-game repository supports search and category filters, and shows statistics such as ratings and dates. Players can install through the in-game Mod Manager or website actions. Subscribing downloads a mod and enables automatic updates when its author changes it. Browser downloads use ZIP archives that can be placed in the game's mods folder without extraction. The Mods Manager can update, enable, disable and manage installations. BeamNG recommends using no more than 20–30 mods simultaneously because conflicts can cause problems, and warns that older mods may be outdated or broken. BeamNG.drive supports Windows and experimental Linux; other systems and compatibility layers are unsupported.

mod.io is middleware for game studios adding mods and other user-generated content to games. Its features include cross-platform support, in-game UI, multiplayer support, marketplace, collections, metrics, dependencies, moderation, custom SSO, Cloud Cooking, an embedded hub, and a Discord bot. Studios can integrate with Unreal Engine or Unity plugins, a C++ SDK for custom builds, or a REST API. The SDK lists Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android support; documentation also lists PC storefronts, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Meta Quest as integration targets. Moderation options include automated scanning, rules-based moderation, optional approval, and user reporting. Uploaded files receive virus and malware checks, with validation checks for text and files. Image moderation does not currently use AI or machine learning to detect inappropriate content, though third-party tools can be connected through webhooks. Studios can enable premium UGC sales in virtual currency or USD and set creator revenue shares. Pricing is on request. Marketplace fees listed are $0.0012 per virtual currency and 5% plus $0.20 per transaction from the web payment partner.