CurseForge vs Litematica

CurseForge is a catalog for finding and downloading Minecraft mods and modpacks. Its Minecraft browse page lists Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, and Quilt, and displays more than 10,000 projects. Users can filter by game version and see dependency information, download tracking, and mod collections. The free web catalog provides access to Minecraft mods and modpacks, which the page describes as free. Premium access is available on the web and desktop client. Premium removes ads across CurseForge platforms and the desktop client, enables direct downloads without waiting delays, and includes custom themes and layout customization in the desktop experience. The monthly subscription is $2.99 per month. The annual subscription is $30.00 billed annually, listed from $35.88 with a 16% saving. Subscribers can cancel at any time and retain access through the billing cycle. Refunds are generally not offered, although exceptions may be considered individually. After Premium access ends, an account returns to free membership. CurseForge says mod authors receive 70% of subscription income.

Litematica is a free client-side mod for Minecraft that adds tools for working with schematic builds. Users can load schematic files, create placements, and save selected areas as schematics. Placements can be moved or rotated, and a render-layer view can show a chosen block layer. Edit Schematic mode supports replacing, adding, and removing blocks; other creative tools include cloning, filling, and deleting areas. Supported formats include Litematica .litematic, Sponge .schem, vanilla structure .nbt, and MCEdit/Schematica .schematic. Litematica requires the malilib library mod; the project says Fabric API is not needed. Its repository describes versions for LiteLoader on Minecraft 1.12.2, an earlier Rift port for 1.13.2, Fabric for 1.14 and later, and Forge for 1.12.2. Schematic pasting uses commands and requires sufficient permission, so server use depends on authorization. Schematics saved from typical multiplayer servers may lack inventory and other NBT data. The project wiki provides documentation and usage tips.