Hestia vs Zephyr
Hestia
hestia.hnawc.comZephyr
zephyr.prismo-studios.devSide by side
| Figure | Hestia | Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.8 (#46) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 7.7 (#49) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | Hestia is free and open-source software licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0. | Zephyr is open source and distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. |
| Mod source access | built-in | built-in |
| Privacy | Hestia says it does not collect local activity or download history, and an optional feedback survey sends a response only when submitted. | The maker says that without sign-in, no personal data leaves the device and mod metadata requests are anonymous. |
| Supported platforms | windows | multi-platform |
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In their own words
Zephyr
Zephyr is a free desktop mod manager for browsing and installing mods, then switching between game mod profiles. It supports about 200 games out of the box and combines Thunderstore and CurseForge browsing in one search. Mods are deployed by copying them, and users can share a profile code or link so friends can reproduce a setup. Optional cloud sync requires signing in with Discord and enabling the feature. Zephyr also includes an Archipelago multiworld randomizer with Python bundled, a BepInEx configuration editor, and gamepad navigation throughout the interface. Customization includes seven themes, custom fonts and colors, and seven language options. The app is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. The maker says that without sign-in, personal data stays on the device and mod metadata requests are anonymous. With cloud sync enabled, profile archives and metadata are stored with the maker's hosting provider in France. The Windows build is not code-signed and the macOS build is not notarized.