Stardew Valley Mod Manager vs Zephyr
Stardew Valley Mod Manager
github.comZephyr
zephyr.prismo-studios.devSide by side
| Figure | Stardew Valley Mod Manager | Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 7.7 (#51) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 7.6 (#55) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Automatic updates | No | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mod profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Mod source access | manual import | built-in |
| Purpose | The manager works alongside SMAPI to install and manage Stardew Valley mods, install modpacks, and manage game saves. | Zephyr is a desktop mod manager for browsing, installing, and switching game mod profiles. |
| Support | The project links to a wiki with setup, installation, update, and mod-management how-to articles and invites bug reports through GitHub issues. | The documentation directs users to Discord for documentation issues and to GitHub Issues for app bugs. |
| Supported platforms | windows | multi-platform |
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In their own words
Stardew Valley Mod Manager
Stardew Valley Mod Manager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.