MultiMC
MultiMC is a free alternative launcher for Minecraft that keeps game instances separate.
What MultiMC is
MultiMC is a free alternative launcher for Minecraft that keeps game instances separate. Each instance can have its own mods, resource packs, and saves, and instances can be imported or exported for sharing. The launcher imports modpacks from Modrinth, CurseForge, FTB, Technic, ATLauncher, and FTB legacy. It also manages worlds and resource or texture packs, provides control over Java settings and runtimes, and displays color-coded logs with extra diagnostic information. MultiMC can update automatically and lets users stop Minecraft if it crashes or freezes. It is designed to run in the background, including on older machines. Downloads are available for Windows, macOS 10.13 or newer, and Linux distributions. Linux installations require Qt5 and may need additional distribution-specific packages. Users can contact the team on Discord, though the team says it is often busy. The project code is hosted on GitHub for collaboration.
Good
- Keeps instance mods, resource packs, and saves separate.
- Imports modpacks from several listed platforms.
- Provides control over Java settings and runtimes.
- Color-coded logs offer diagnostic information.
- Free to use.
Watch out
- Linux installations require Qt5.
- Linux may need distribution-specific packages.
- Team members on Discord say they are often busy.
Who it suits
MultiMC suits Minecraft players who want separate instances for different mods, resource packs, or saves. It may also suit players who want to import modpacks from the listed sources and manage Java settings.
Verdict
MultiMC offers separate Minecraft instances, modpack imports, and Java controls at no cost. Check the Linux requirements and Discord support availability if those matter to you.
Plans and prices
From MultiMC's own pricing page, checked 28 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Patreon support | Priced on request | Supporters get an app credit mention and a Discord role. |
The facts
Each one read from MultiMC's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Money
- Ad-free threshold
- The website can remain ad-free if total Patreon support reaches at least $100 per month.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
What it does
- API key restriction
- MultiMC API keys and client IDs may not be reused.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Automatic updates
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Branding restrictions
- The logo and related assets may only be used in official builds hosted on multimc.org.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Built-in modpack catalog
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Crash handling
- Lets users kill Minecraft when it crashes or freezes.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Funding purpose
- Patreon funding supports server hosting, hardware, and infrastructure.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Instance contents
- Instances can have separate mods, resource packs, and saves.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Instance management
- Manages multiple cleanly separated Minecraft instances.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Instance sharing
- Minecraft instances can be imported and exported for sharing.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Java controls
- Provides fine control over Java settings and runtimes.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Java runtime management
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Lightweight design
- Designed to run in the background, including on older machines.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Logs and diagnostics
- Color-coded logs include extra information to help diagnose problems.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Mod loader support
- Supports Forge, Fabric, Quilt, and LiteLoader installation.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Modpack import
- bothchecked 19 Sep 2026
- Modpack importing
- Imports modpacks from Modrinth, CurseForge, FTB, Technic, ATLauncher, and FTB legacy.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Product type
- Alternative launcher for Minecraft.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Separate instances
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Source code
- The project code is hosted on GitHub and provided for collaboration.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Support availability
- The team says it is often busy with work and real life.checked 28 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2013checked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Linux requirement
- Linux installations require Qt5 and may require distribution-specific packages.checked 28 Sep 2026
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