CurseForge vs Map Atlases

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.

Map Atlases is a free map mod for Minecraft Java Edition. It adds waypoints, an entity radar, cave mapping, and configurable map shapes for navigation and map viewing. The mod supports the Fabric and NeoForge loaders and is listed for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Supported game versions are 1.18, 1.19, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, and 1.21.1. Players can mark locations, view entities, map caves, and adjust the map’s shape presentation. Map Atlases is available through its Modrinth website and has a free plan, with no purchase price listed. Compatibility depends on using Minecraft Java Edition together with one of the specified game versions and a supported loader. Players should match the mod release, game version, loader, and operating system to their setup before installing.