Limo vs Modrinth

Limo is a free, open-source Linux application for managing game mods and plugins. It can import installed Steam games and handle specialized Steam game configurations. Built-in NexusMods access lets users check for updates, read mod information and download mods. Limo also works with LOOT to manage installed plugins, sort load order and check for plugin issues. For OpenMW, it manages plugin and archive files and supports LOOT. When deployed files conflict, the mod lower in the deployer's load order takes precedence. Limo automatically creates backups when target files are about to be overwritten. It can be installed as a Flatpak, through the Arch User Repository or from source. The Flatpak version is officially supported, while the AUR version offers early access to some features. The Flatpak workflow currently supports Bethesda Steam games such as Skyrim, Skyrim SE and Skyrim VR. Limo is licensed under GPL-3.0. Planned API support includes Thunderstore and Gamebanana.

Modrinth hosts user-created projects for Minecraft: Java Edition, including mods, plugins, data packs, shaders, resource packs, and modpacks. Search and filters help visitors find projects, including by game version. The open-source Modrinth App is a desktop launcher for installing, removing, and updating mods, and sharing modpacks. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, though it is currently in public beta and Linux versions may have issues on some systems and configurations. Modrinth’s open API supports launcher integrations including ATLauncher, MultiMC, and Prism Launcher. Creators can manage team roles and permissions, receive ad revenue, and review page-view, download, and revenue reports. Modrinth Hosting supports Minecraft Java versions back to 1.2.5 and loaders including Fabric, Quilt, Forge, NeoForge, Paper, and Purpur, subject to version support. A free offer provides a 3 GB server for five days for US servers, with no credit card required. The platform has a free plan; Modrinth+ costs $4.99 a month, and customized hosting plans start at $5 a month.