CKAN vs Zerene Stacker
CKAN
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Zerene Stacker
zerenesystems.comSide by side
| Figure | CKAN | Zerene Stacker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Focus Stacking Software | 8.8 (#1) | 7.6 (#15) |
| Integrations | The project lists connections on Internet Archive, Coveralls, NuGet, Crowdin, and Docker Hub. | Prosumer and Professional editions include a Lightroom plugin and an integrated controller for the StackShot automated rail. |
| Purpose | CKAN is a repository of Kerbal Space Program mod metadata and tools for finding, installing, and managing mods. | Zerene Stacker is focus stacking software designed for challenging macro subjects and discerning photographers. |
| Support | The project directs users to troubleshooting documentation, GitHub issues, and its Discord server for help with the client. | The maker provides support by email and says Professional Edition includes extended access to support staff. |
Plans
Zerene Stacker
- Student Edition$39, paid once
- Personal Edition$89, paid once
- Prosumer Edition$189, paid once
- Professional Edition$289, paid once
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.
Zerene Stacker
Zerene Stacker has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.