G3M vs TexTools
G3M
github.comTexTools
ffxiv-textools.netSide by side
| Figure | G3M | TexTools |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 8.8 (#3) | 7.6 (#56) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 8.8 (#4) | 7.6 (#54) |
| Deployment method | copy | copy |
| License | The application is distributed under GPL-3.0. | GitHub identifies the repository license as GPL-3.0. |
| Mod source access | built-in | manual import |
| Purpose | G3M is a desktop manager for GameMaker mods that can browse, install, organize, and launch supported games with mods. | TexTools is a Final Fantasy XIV modding framework for creating, using, and installing mods. |
| Support | The project links to community help on Discord and Telegram. | The site directs users to GitHub Issues to report bugs and links to the official TexTools Discord. |
| Supported platforms | multi-platform | windows |
Plans
In their own words
G3M
G3M is a free, open-source desktop manager for GameMaker mods. It can browse supported GameBanana games and install mods from GameBanana, external URLs, local archives, or one-click links. Built-in game entries include DELTARUNE, DELTARUNE Demo, UNDERTALE, UNDERTALE Yellow, Pizza Tower, Sugary Spire, and FRICKBEARS3; users can also add custom games through its Game Manager.
Multiple library profiles can hold separate active mod selections and settings. The Mod Editor combines patches, file replacements, and archive contents, while other tools create and apply patches, merge patch sets, compare files, export diff reports, and convert supported formats. Supported games can launch directly or through Steam where available; Linux users can use PortProton for compatible Windows games. Its Catalog includes themes and plugins, including tools for DELTARUNE saves and custom save folders. Downloads are available for Windows, Linux, and macOS on x86_64 and ARM64 computers. The project states that normal launch mode restores game files after the game closes.
TexTools
TexTools has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.