TexTools vs Zephyr
TexTools
ffxiv-textools.netZephyr
zephyr.prismo-studios.devSide by side
| Figure | TexTools | Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 7.6 (#54) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 7.6 (#56) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment method | copy | copy |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | GitHub identifies the repository license as GPL-3.0. | Zephyr is open source and distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. |
| Mod source access | manual import | built-in |
| Purpose | TexTools is a Final Fantasy XIV modding framework for creating, using, and installing mods. | Zephyr is a desktop mod manager for browsing, installing, and switching game mod profiles. |
| Support | The site directs users to GitHub Issues to report bugs and links to the official TexTools Discord. | 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
TexTools
TexTools 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.