MelonLoader vs xNVSE
| MelonLoader | xNVSE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported games | Unity games using Mono or Il2Cpp | Fallout: New Vegas |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Linux (WINE/Steam Proton/native), macOS, Android and Oculus Quest (WIP) | Windows |
| Mod loading method | injection | script |
| Plugin support | Yes | Yes |
| Load-order control | Yes | — |
| Dependency handling | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Game Mod Loaders. On Specifiction, MelonLoader scores higher on our published basis.