Dawn vs Shard Launcher
Dawn
dawn.ggShard Launcher
shard.thomas.mdSide by side
| Figure | Dawn | Shard Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Launchers | 8.3 (#23) | 8.7 (#9) |
| Mod loader support | multiple | multiple |
| Modpack import | catalog | file |
| Privacy | InPvP says it does not sell personal information and that the Dawn client does not track activity outside the launcher. | The maker says Shard has no telemetry and does not require a launcher account. |
| Profiles | Players can organize profiles into folders, customize them with icons and banners, and keep settings, mods, and worlds separate or sync profiles. | Users can create multiple Minecraft profiles as JSON manifests that can be versioned and shared. |
| Separate instances | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Dawn support is available through tickets, and the team also lists Discord support. | The FAQ directs users with unanswered questions to open an issue on GitHub. |
Plans
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Shard Launcher
Shard Launcher has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.