ModDex vs Modrinth

ModDex is a Minecraft mod and modpack discovery and review site that combines catalog information from CurseForge and Modrinth. Shared search filters cover mod loaders, Minecraft versions, genres, themes, feature tags and ratings. Reviews can include an overall score, optional Gameplay, Performance and Aesthetics ratings, and context such as version played or playtime. Pack Finder surfaces modpacks based on preferences such as loader, game version and play style; Pack Comparison places packs side by side using ratings, tags, loaders and other catalog details. A free account is required to rate, review, vote, manage a library, create stacks, follow projects and receive notifications. Users can track modpacks in a library and make shareable collections with notes and visibility controls. ModDex does not host project files: download buttons lead to the original CurseForge or Modrinth project. It also offers a REST API, whose public v1 endpoints require a Bearer token; API use is limited to personal and non-commercial purposes. Some stack and review-image limits vary by reputation rank.

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.