Linux Mod Manager vs Prismo
Linux Mod Manager
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| Figure | Linux Mod Manager | Prismo |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 8.3 (#21) | 8.5 (#12) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 8.2 (#27) | 8.4 (#13) |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mod profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Mod source access | built-in | built-in |
| Mod sources | Built-in mod sources include NexusMods and CurseForge, and users can define directory, manifest, or REST API sources. | Zephyr lets users browse Thunderstore and CurseForge in one place. |
| Profiles | Users can manage multiple mod configurations per game and export or import profiles. | Users can create and switch between mod profiles for each game. |
| Purpose | Linux Mod Manager is a terminal-based tool for searching, installing, updating, and managing game mods. | Zephyr is a desktop mod manager for browsing, installing, updating, and organizing game mods. |
| Supported platforms | linux | multi-platform |
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Linux Mod Manager
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Prismo
Prismo publishes Zephyr, a free, open-source desktop mod manager for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Zephyr lets users browse, install, update, and organize mods for about 200 games. Built-in access combines Thunderstore and CurseForge browsing. Users can create and switch between profiles for each game, then share a profile through a code or link. Optional cloud synchronization uses Discord sign-in to synchronize profiles across devices. The app also includes an Archipelago multiworld randomizer with a bundled Python runtime, a configuration editor, gamepad navigation, and seven languages. Without sign-in, profiles, configuration files, and preferences remain on the device, while public mod metadata is requested anonymously. Cloud-enabled profile archives and metadata are stored with Prismo Studios’ hosting provider in France. Zephyr is licensed under GPL-3.0, with source code on GitHub. Installers include Windows .exe, Linux AppImage and .deb, and macOS .dmg files.