CurseForge vs MinecraftHub.io

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.

MinecraftHub.io is a free web index for Java and Bedrock Minecraft players. It organizes mods, modpacks, server plugins, Bedrock addons, resource packs, shaders, data packs, maps, seeds, skins, and guides. Resource pages point to original sources such as Modrinth, CurseForge, MCPEDL, Planet Minecraft, and creator websites instead of hosting files. A human review marks resources ready for publication, while platform and game-version metadata reflects information supplied by creators. The index provides game-version filters, dependency information, and tags for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt. MinecraftHub says it does not consistently test resources in-game. It excludes APKs, cracked launchers, hacked clients, paid Marketplace mirrors, NSFW files, and content with unclear ownership. Downloads are not placed behind ads. The site has no public accounts and is not a marketplace or community-submission platform. Users can report incorrect credits, broken links, outdated tags, or pages for removal.