Modrinth vs Vermeil
Modrinth
modrinth.comVermeil
vermeillauncher.appSide by side
| Figure | Modrinth | Vermeil |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Launchers | 9.0 (#3) | 8.1 (#28) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy and security | The privacy policy says data is stored in the EEA and encrypted in storage and transit, and that Modrinth does not sell collected data. | The site says Vermeil has no analytics, usage tracking, crash reporting, or phoning home, and encrypts sign-in tokens on-device. |
| Purpose | Modrinth hosts user created Minecraft: Java Edition mods, plugins, data packs, shaders, resource packs, and modpacks. | Vermeil is a Minecraft launcher for managing instances, mods, loaders, character skins, and Java. |
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.
Vermeil
Vermeil has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.