Mod Organizer 2 vs Modrex
Mod Organizer 2
github.com
Modrex
modrex.netSide by side
| Figure | Mod Organizer 2 | Modrex |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 8.6 (#9) | 7.9 (#40) |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 8.5 (#10) | 8.0 (#37) |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment method | virtual | copy |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mod source access | built-in | built-in |
| Support | Issues are reported through the GitHub page or the open Discord server, which is also used for dev-build testing, bug investigation and suggestions. | The documentation directs users to Discord for support, discussions, and updates, and to a contribution guide to report problems or suggest features. |
| Supported games | MO2 supports 64-bit games such as Skyrim Special Edition and Fallout 4, plus MO1's 32-bit games. | It supports PAYDAY 3, PAYDAY 2, PAYDAY: The Heist, Crime Boss: Rockay City, and RAID: World War II. |
| Supported platforms | windows | multi-platform |
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In their own words
Mod Organizer 2
Mod Organizer 2 is a free, open-source Windows tool for managing game mod collections through a virtualized setup. It supports installing and uninstalling mods, organizing profiles, detecting conflicts, and automatic updates. The project describes it as a tool for people who experiment with mods and says it can handle collections of arbitrary size. Supported games include 64-bit titles such as Skyrim Special Edition and Fallout 4, along with the 32-bit games supported by Mod Organizer 1. Its basic games plugin can detect installations from Steam, GOG, Origin, Epic Games or Legendary, and EA Desktop. A mod data checker can identify and correct archive layouts for automatic installation. Downloads are available through GitHub Releases and Nexus Mods; the installer can also create a portable installation. Version 2.5.0 requires Windows 10 1809 or newer, or Windows 11. The virtual filesystem does not work with Windows Store or Gamepass packaging, so those versions of otherwise supported games are not usable. The community-maintained project is licensed under GPL-3.0.