EX Launcher vs Shard Launcher
EX Launcher
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| Figure | EX Launcher | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Launchers | 8.3 (#22) | 8.7 (#9) |
| Mod loader support | multiple | multiple |
| Modpack import | catalog | file |
| Purpose | EX LAUNCHER is a Minecraft launcher for managing instances, mod loaders, and mods. | Shard is a content-addressed Minecraft launcher focused on reproducibility and reducing duplicate files. |
| Separate instances | Each instance has its own mods, configurations, shaders, and Java version. | Yes |
| Support | The EULA lists [email protected] as the support contact. | The FAQ directs users with unanswered questions to open an issue on GitHub. |
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EX Launcher
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Shard Launcher
Shard Launcher has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.