Portal Launcher vs Spectra Launcher
Portal Launcher
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| Figure | Portal Launcher | Spectra Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Launchers | 8.4 (#20) | 8.6 (#10) |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in modpack catalog | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mod loader support | multiple | multiple |
| Modpack import | catalog | both |
| 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 Microsoft/Xbox passwords are not seen by Spectra, and accounts, settings, and instances are stored on the user's computer. |
| Purpose | Portal Launcher is an open-source Minecraft launcher for sharing and automatically syncing modpacks with friends. | Spectra Launcher is a free desktop program for starting Minecraft and managing multiple installations. |
| Separate instances | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The project directs bug reports and suggestions to its GitHub issue tracker. | The README directs users to the Help and troubleshooting section and says crash reports can be shared with one click for help. |
Plans
In their own words
Portal Launcher
Portal Launcher has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Spectra Launcher
Spectra Launcher is a free desktop launcher for starting Minecraft and keeping multiple installations separate. Each instance has its own Minecraft version, mods and worlds, and supports Vanilla, Fabric, Quilt, Forge and NeoForge. The launcher can browse and install mods, shaders, resource packs and modpacks from Modrinth and CurseForge, including their required dependencies. Players can sign in with Microsoft/Xbox or offline accounts; Spectra finds and installs the required Java version automatically. It also imports instances from Prism, CurseForge and the Modrinth app, and exports them as .mrpack or .zip files. Shared views collect worlds and screenshots, alongside 3D skin previews, saved skins and cape switching. Other tools include Quick Play for Minecraft 1.20+, server status with player counts and ping, live logs, crash-report sharing, optional Discord status and playtime tracking. Downloads are listed for Windows, macOS and Linux. Spectra says accounts, settings and instances stay on the user's computer, and Microsoft/Xbox passwords are not seen by the launcher.