Modrex vs Zephyr
Modrex
modrex.netZephyr
zephyr.prismo-studios.devSide by side
| Figure | Modrex | Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 8.0 (#37) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 7.9 (#40) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment method | copy | copy |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mod source access | built-in | built-in |
| Mod sources | It lets users browse ModWorkshop and Nexus Mods in one place. | Zephyr combines mods from Thunderstore and CurseForge in one browse list for supported games. |
| Privacy | The desktop app collects no data by default; optional analytics are off unless the user opts in. | The maker says that without sign-in, no personal data leaves the device and mod metadata requests are anonymous. |
| Product | Modrex is a desktop mod manager for browsing, installing, and organizing game mods. | Zephyr is a desktop mod manager for browsing and installing mods and switching between mod profiles. |
| Support | The documentation directs users to Discord for support, discussions, and updates, and to a contribution guide to report problems or suggest features. | The documentation directs users to Discord for documentation issues and to GitHub Issues for app bugs. |
| Supported platforms | multi-platform | multi-platform |
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In their own words
Zephyr
Zephyr is a free desktop mod manager for browsing and installing mods, then switching between game mod profiles. It supports about 200 games out of the box and combines Thunderstore and CurseForge browsing in one search. Mods are deployed by copying them, and users can share a profile code or link so friends can reproduce a setup. Optional cloud sync requires signing in with Discord and enabling the feature. Zephyr also includes an Archipelago multiworld randomizer with Python bundled, a BepInEx configuration editor, and gamepad navigation throughout the interface. Customization includes seven themes, custom fonts and colors, and seven language options. The app is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. The maker says that without sign-in, personal data stays on the device and mod metadata requests are anonymous. With cloud sync enabled, profile archives and metadata are stored with the maker's hosting provider in France. The Windows build is not code-signed and the macOS build is not notarized.