Valheim Mod Manager vs Zephyr
Valheim Mod Manager
github.comZephyr
zephyr.prismo-studios.devSide by side
| Figure | Valheim Mod Manager | Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 7.2 (#70) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 7.0 (#71) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Deployment method | copy | copy |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The project states that it is licensed under the 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 |
| Notable limit | A regular mod update checks whether files exist, not whether their contents have changed, so it does not repair edited or corrupted files. | The maker states the desktop application is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. |
| Profiles | Named profiles keep separate mod sets outside the game directory in a layout r2modman can read. | Users can switch between mod profiles and share a setup with a friend using a code. |
| Profile sharing | It can export and import profiles as .r2z files or Thunderstore profile codes. | Users can share a profile code or link so friends can reproduce their mod setup. |
| Purpose | Valheim Mod Manager is a command-line tool for managing and automatically downloading Valheim mods and their dependencies. | Zephyr is a desktop mod manager for browsing, installing, and switching game mod profiles. |
| Supported platforms | linux | multi-platform |
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In their own words
Valheim Mod Manager
Valheim 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.