ETS2.LT vs Thunderstore

ETS2.LT is a website for finding and sharing modifications for Euro Truck Simulator 2. Every listed mod is free to download, and the Free access plan is priced at free. The catalog includes trucks, trailers, buses, maps, sounds, tuning parts, interiors, graphics, accessories, and other modifications. Listings are grouped by game version, with dependency tracking and community comments available. Mod creators may submit work they own or are authorized to share. Submissions require English titles and descriptions, in-game screenshots, and an external download link; extra links are optional. Creators can add YouTube previews, Discord invitations, and donation links. Paid mod leaks are prohibited, with permanent banning stated as the consequence for sharing them. Visitors can use forum questions, page comments, email, and forms for support. Registration is no longer available, but the site says its mods and features work without an account. The site uses Google Analytics and advertising cookies.

Thunderstore is a mod database and API for developers to publish mods and for mod managers to download them. Its catalog lists over 110,000 mods across 300+ games. Thunderstore Mod Manager installs, updates, and manages mods for supported games; it supports profiles, profile export, direct downloads and installs, configuration editing, and updates for outdated mods. The official site directs users to download the manager for Windows, and the app is powered by the Overwolf Client, which is installed with it. Developers can use linked API and package-format documentation, a manifest validator, and a Markdown preview tool. The free plan is listed at free. Thunderstore directs users and developers to Discord for manager support, game requests, and rejected-upload review requests. Its privacy notice says nonessential cookies are applied only with consent and technical and usage data is generally retained for up to 30 days, with stated exceptions. It also says associated GitHub or Discord account details are not made public unless a user requests publication.