Pastello vs Stratum
Pastello
matteorizzo.comStratum
continuum.graphicsSide by side
| Figure | Pastello | Stratum |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €6/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 6 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Resource Packs | 8.4 (#7) | 7.4 (#13) |
| Compatibility | Pastello is described as fully compatible with SEUS PTGI and compliant with labPBR standards. | Stratum is compatible only with Minecraft Java Edition; the maker says OptiFine is required for textures to load properly, while Iris may work but is not fully verified. |
| Development status | Pastello is described as a work in progress, with textures still being added. | Stratum is an Early Access pack still in development, so some textures may be missing. |
| Product | Pastello is a stylized Minecraft texture pack designed to retain usability during gameplay. | Stratum is a high-quality Minecraft resource pack focused on realism and shader support. |
| Refunds | The maker states that digital product sales are final and non-refundable after a product is made available for download. | The maker states that all sales are final because the products are digital and may be copied after download. |
| Shader compatibility | Pastello is fully compatible with SEUS PTGI and follows labPBR standards. | Stratum is designed with Continuum shaders in mind, and the maker says it also takes steps to work with other popular Minecraft shaders. |
| Support | The Full pack lists customer support, and the maker directs users to Discord for setup help and updates. | The maker offers help by email or Discord for questions about projects, installation, and configuration. |
| System requirements | The maker says Pastello requires a very powerful PC and recommends trying Lite before Full. | Requirements vary by resolution; the page lists 4GB VRAM and 8GB RAM for 128x, and more than 48GB VRAM and 96GB RAM for the latest 2048x build. |
Plans
Pastello
- Pastello LiteFree
- Pastello Full 720p€6 a month
- Pastello Full 1080p€10 a month
- Pastello Full 4K€25 a month
- Pastello 1080pPrice not published
- Pastello 4KPrice not published
- Pastello 720pPrice not published
Stratum
- Stratum Tier 1$5, paid once
- Stratum Tier 2$15, paid once
- Stratum Tier 3$25, paid once
- Tier 1Price not published
- Tier 2Price not published
- Tier 3Price not published
In their own words
Pastello
Pastello is a Minecraft texture pack made in Italy by Matteo Rizzo. It uses stylized textures intended to remain recognizable during gameplay, with a free Lite edition and paid Full resolutions. Pastello Lite is free at 128x and includes normal and specular maps, with an ad-supported download. Full 720p costs €6.00 per month, Full 1080p €10.00 per month, and Full 4K €25.00 per month. These paid tiers list higher-resolution textures, normal and specular maps, Parallax Occlusion, Optifine features, monthly updates, lifetime access and ad-free downloads. The maker describes physically accurate reflections and compatibility with SEUS PTGI and labPBR standards. A shader pack is required for the 3D effect and screenshot appearance. Pastello requires a very powerful PC, so the maker recommends trying Lite before Full. The project remains unfinished, with textures still being added. Digital products are for personal use, and downloadable sales are final and non-refundable.
Stratum
Stratum is a Minecraft resource pack for realistic visuals and shader-supported rendering. It includes physically based rendering materials, parallax occlusion mapping, and normal and specular maps when used with compatible shaders. The pack is designed with Continuum shaders in mind and takes steps to work with other popular shader packs. It supports Minecraft Java Edition only, officially covering versions 1.12.2 through 1.21.11. OptiFine is required for textures to load properly; Iris may work but is not fully verified. A free 128×128 version is described as up to date with paid higher-resolution options. One-time tiers cost $5 as a one-time purchase for 256x, $15, paid once for 256x and 512x, or $25, paid once for resolutions through 2048x, with future updates included. Stratum remains in Early Access, and some textures may be missing. Requirements range from 4 GB VRAM and 8 GB RAM at 128x to more than 48 GB VRAM and 96 GB RAM for 2048x.