Better Mod Manager vs Zephyr
Better Mod Manager
freeproject089.github.ioZephyr
zephyr.prismo-studios.devSide by side
| Figure | Better Mod Manager | Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Mod managers | 8.3 (#20) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 8.2 (#26) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment method | copy | copy |
| License | The project is licensed under GNU GPL v3.0. | Zephyr is open source and distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. |
| Mod profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Mod source access | external links | built-in |
| Profiles | It supports separate profiles for multiple games, with dedicated paths and visual themes. | Users can switch between mod profiles and share a setup with a friend using a code. |
| Purpose | Better Mod Manager manages, installs, and shares mods for PC games. | Zephyr is a desktop mod manager for browsing, installing, and switching game mod profiles. |
| Security | The v0.9.9 release notes describe a Full or Limited system-access mode and local password authentication for the standalone server. | The maker says app-to-backend communications use HTTPS and refresh tokens are hashed before database storage. |
| Support | The maker’s site links to Discord for help and updates, the Eagle Dynamics forums, Reddit, and Ko-fi support. | The documentation directs users to Discord for documentation issues and to GitHub Issues for app bugs. |
| Supported platforms | windows | multi-platform |
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In their own words
Better Mod Manager
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Zephyr
Zephyr is a free desktop mod manager for browsing and installing mods, then switching between game mod profiles. It supports about 200 games out of the box and combines Thunderstore and CurseForge browsing in one search. Mods are deployed by copying them, and users can share a profile code or link so friends can reproduce a setup. Optional cloud sync requires signing in with Discord and enabling the feature. Zephyr also includes an Archipelago multiworld randomizer with Python bundled, a BepInEx configuration editor, and gamepad navigation throughout the interface. Customization includes seven themes, custom fonts and colors, and seven language options. The app is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. The maker says that without sign-in, personal data stays on the device and mod metadata requests are anonymous. With cloud sync enabled, profile archives and metadata are stored with the maker's hosting provider in France. The Windows build is not code-signed and the macOS build is not notarized.