CKAN vs Starbound Mod Manager
CKAN
github.comStarbound Mod Manager
zayus.itch.ioSide by side
| Figure | CKAN | Starbound Mod Manager |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8.8 (#4) | 7.5 (#58) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 8.8 (#5) | 7.5 (#59) |
| Compatibility | CKAN identifies incompatible mods, and users can choose to display them using the All filter. | The maker says it has only been tested on Windows and support for other operating systems is planned. |
| Purpose | CKAN is a repository of Kerbal Space Program mod metadata and tools for finding, installing, and managing mods. | Starbound Mod Manager is free software for managing Starbound mods. |
| Support | The project directs users to troubleshooting documentation, GitHub issues, and its Discord server for help with the client. | The maker directs users to a Discord server for more information and appreciates donations of any amount. |
| Supported platforms | multi-platform | windows |
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In their own words
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.
Starbound Mod Manager
Starbound Mod Manager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.