CurseForge vs Schemalook

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.

Schemalook is a free web-based Minecraft schematic viewer and toolkit. Its viewer opens.litematic,.schem,.schematic, and.nbt files in 3D, with orbiting, zooming, shadow and day/night controls, and layer-by-layer inspection. It counts required blocks and links each block to a wiki page containing recipes and stats. Files remain on the device unless saved to a Schemalook library. Saved builds can be private, shared by link, or limited to specific people, with download controls. The pixel-art tool converts PNG, JPG, and WebP images into block schematics, accepting files up to 10 MB and 4096 pixels per side. A map-art tool supports layouts up to 4×4 maps. Palette generation suggests block combinations by texture colour and permits palettes of three to eight blocks. The converter exports litematic, schem, nbt, and Bedrock mcstructure formats and warns about replacements for older game versions. The free viewer upload limit is 7 MB, and the workflow is export-only.