CurseForge vs Structurize

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.

Structurize is a free Minecraft mod for designing and placing structures in a world. Its Scan Tool can capture an area or change blocks within an area. The Build Tool provides a graphical interface for placing, naming and deleting scans. Finished scans go into a custom `structurize/scans/new` directory and can be placed through the Build Tool when they use the required `.blueprint` extension. Client-server synchronization lets players scan structures on servers and download them locally; configuration can also allow local structures to be pasted to a server. The mod loads structures in buffers to reduce lag, and players or server owners can set the batch size. Structurize is required for the MineColonies mod and is made by the same team. It is listed for client and server environments with Forge and NeoForge, and supports Linux, macOS and Windows. The project is licensed under GNU GPL version 3 and points users to Discord for support. Using it requires Minecraft and a supported mod loader.