Prismo vs Zephyr
Prismo
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| Figure | Prismo | Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Mod managers | 8.5 (#12) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 8.4 (#13) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud data | When users opt in to cloud sync, profile archives and metadata are stored on Prismo Studios' hosting provider in France. | For cloud sync, profile archives are stored with the maker's hosting provider in France, and profile metadata is stored in a MySQL database there. |
| Cloud sync | Optional cloud sync lets users sign in with Discord and sync mod profiles across devices. | Users can opt in to cloud sync by signing in with Discord and enabling the feature in the app. |
| Deployment method | copy | copy |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Game support | Zephyr supports about 200 games out of the box. | Zephyr supports about 200 games out of the box. |
| Mod profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Mod source access | built-in | built-in |
| Mod sources | Zephyr lets users browse Thunderstore and CurseForge in one place. | Zephyr combines mods from Thunderstore and CurseForge in one browse list for supported games. |
| Open source | Zephyr is licensed under GPL-3.0 and its source code is available on GitHub. | The desktop application is released under the GPL-3.0 license. |
| Privacy | Without signing in, profiles, configuration files, and preferences stay on the device, while public mod metadata is fetched using anonymous requests. | The maker says that without sign-in, no personal data leaves the device and mod metadata requests are anonymous. |
| Profiles | Users can create and switch between mod profiles for each game. | Users can switch between mod profiles and share a setup with a friend using a code. |
| Profile sharing | Users can share a profile with a code or link so friends can use the same mod setup. | Users can share a profile code or link so friends can reproduce their mod setup. |
| Purpose | Zephyr is a desktop mod manager for browsing, installing, updating, and organizing game mods. | Zephyr is a desktop mod manager for browsing, installing, and switching game mod profiles. |
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In their own words
Prismo
Prismo publishes Zephyr, a free, open-source desktop mod manager for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Zephyr lets users browse, install, update, and organize mods for about 200 games. Built-in access combines Thunderstore and CurseForge browsing. Users can create and switch between profiles for each game, then share a profile through a code or link. Optional cloud synchronization uses Discord sign-in to synchronize profiles across devices. The app also includes an Archipelago multiworld randomizer with a bundled Python runtime, a configuration editor, gamepad navigation, and seven languages. Without sign-in, profiles, configuration files, and preferences remain on the device, while public mod metadata is requested anonymously. Cloud-enabled profile archives and metadata are stored with Prismo Studios’ hosting provider in France. Zephyr is licensed under GPL-3.0, with source code on GitHub. Installers include Windows .exe, Linux AppImage and .deb, and macOS .dmg files.
Zephyr
Zephyr is a free desktop mod manager for browsing and installing mods, then switching between game mod profiles. It supports about 200 games out of the box and combines Thunderstore and CurseForge browsing in one search. Mods are deployed by copying them, and users can share a profile code or link so friends can reproduce a setup. Optional cloud sync requires signing in with Discord and enabling the feature. Zephyr also includes an Archipelago multiworld randomizer with Python bundled, a BepInEx configuration editor, and gamepad navigation throughout the interface. Customization includes seven themes, custom fonts and colors, and seven language options. The app is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. The maker says that without sign-in, personal data stays on the device and mod metadata requests are anonymous. With cloud sync enabled, profile archives and metadata are stored with the maker's hosting provider in France. The Windows build is not code-signed and the macOS build is not notarized.