Portal Launcher vs Shard Launcher
Portal Launcher
github.comShard Launcher
shard.thomas.mdSide by side
| Figure | Portal Launcher | Shard Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Launchers | 8.4 (#20) | 8.7 (#9) |
| Mod loader support | multiple | multiple |
| Modpack import | catalog | file |
| Privacy | Portal says it has no telemetry, analytics, or ads and uses Microsoft’s device-code sign-in without receiving the user’s password. | The maker says Shard has no telemetry and does not require a launcher account. |
| Purpose | Portal Launcher is an open-source Minecraft launcher for sharing and automatically syncing modpacks with friends. | Shard is a content-addressed Minecraft launcher focused on reproducibility and reducing duplicate files. |
| Separate instances | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The project directs bug reports and suggestions to its GitHub issue tracker. | The FAQ directs users with unanswered questions to open an issue on GitHub. |
Plans
In their own words
Portal Launcher
Portal Launcher has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Shard Launcher
Shard Launcher has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.