FLauncher vs Shard Launcher
FLauncher
github.comShard Launcher
shard.thomas.mdSide by side
| Figure | FLauncher | Shard Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Launchers | 8.4 (#21) | 8.7 (#9) |
| Downloads | The 12.0.4 release notes give a Windows installer filename and say installed MSVC copies from version 12.0.2 onward auto-update. | The download guide lists desktop app installers for macOS, Windows, and Linux, plus CLI downloads for macOS, Windows, and Linux. |
| Modpack import | catalog | file |
| Purpose | FLauncher is a custom Minecraft launcher for managing multiple installations, accounts, and modpacks. | Shard is a content-addressed Minecraft launcher focused on reproducibility and reducing duplicate files. |
| Separate instances | Yes | Yes |
Plans
In their own words
Shard Launcher
Shard Launcher has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.