r2modman vs Zephyr
r2modman
github.comZephyr
zephyr.prismo-studios.devSide by side
| Figure | r2modman | Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 7.8 (#45) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 7.8 (#46) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Game support | The project lists support for Risk of Rain 2, Dyson Sphere Program, Valheim, GTFO, BONEWORKS, and more. | Zephyr supports about 200 games out of the box. |
| License | The repository lists an MIT license. | Zephyr is open source and distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. |
| Mod profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Mod source access | built-in | built-in |
| Profiles | Users can switch between mod profiles and export profiles with mods and configurations to share. | Users can switch between mod profiles and share a setup with a friend using a code. |
| Purpose | r2modman is a mod manager for several games using Thunderstore. | Zephyr is a desktop mod manager for browsing, installing, and switching game mod profiles. |
| Support | For manager errors, the project directs users to its wiki and then the community modding Discord; mod errors should be raised in the relevant community Discord. | The documentation directs users to Discord for documentation issues and to GitHub Issues for app bugs. |
| Supported platforms | multi-platform | multi-platform |
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In their own words
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.