Modrinth vs Shard Launcher
Modrinth
modrinth.comShard Launcher
shard.thomas.mdSide by side
| Figure | Modrinth | Shard Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Launchers | 9.0 (#3) | 8.7 (#9) |
| Purpose | Modrinth hosts user created Minecraft: Java Edition mods, plugins, data packs, shaders, resource packs, and modpacks. | Shard is a content-addressed Minecraft launcher focused on reproducibility and reducing duplicate files. |
| Support | Modrinth directs support requests to its Help Center and lists [email protected] for technical support and feedback. | The FAQ directs users with unanswered questions to open an issue on GitHub. |
Plans
Modrinth
- Modrinth+$4.99 a month
- Modrinth platformFree
- Modrinth platformFree
- Customized Hosting$5 a month
- Hosting customized plan$5 a month
- Hosting Small$10 a month
- Hosting Medium$15 a month
- Hosting Large$20 a month
In their own words
Modrinth
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.
Shard Launcher
Shard Launcher has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.