Epic Games Launcher vs GDLauncher

Epic Games Launcher gives users access to install and launch games in an Epic Games Store library. The launcher is free to install, and Epic offers a new free game every Thursday on mobile and PC. The store is available globally on PC and Mac and worldwide on Android; iPhone and iPad access is limited to specified supported regions. Desktop requirements include Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11, macOS 13.5 or later, an Intel Core i3 or AMD FX processor, 4GB memory, compatible DirectX 9 graphics and 3GB storage. Many games support cloud saves, and signed-in players can continue progress across devices in supported games. Offline Mode works for eligible installed single-player games, though multiplayer, cloud saves, achievements and other online services may not be available. The launcher supports controllers and automatic updates. Epic accounts support authenticator-app, SMS or email two-factor authentication, parental controls and up to 1,000 friends. Mod support is listed as none. Optional in-app purchases are available.

GDLauncher is a free Minecraft launcher for creating and managing separate game instances on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Each instance can have its own mods and resource packs; users can group, duplicate, and share setups by code. It installs CurseForge and Modrinth modpacks with one click and sets up the mod loader and Java. Supported loaders are Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, and Quilt. The launcher can also create and manage Minecraft servers, with a live console, CPU and memory monitoring, player controls, and server mod installation. Import and export support for other launchers—including CurseForge, MultiMC, ATLauncher, Technic, Prism, Modrinth, and FTB—is marked as work in progress. The listed export formats are CurseForge .zip, Modrinth .mrpack, and GDLauncher .gdlpack. GDLauncher is free to use, with no premium tier or overlay, but access requires a valid, fully paid Minecraft Java Edition account. Its privacy statement says account email is shared in hashed form with Overwolf for personalized advertising; users can opt out in the app’s Privacy settings.