19.1
Modrinth is a web mod platform with Linux, Mac and Windows apps; it has a free plan and paid plans.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinux
Best Game Mod Managers in 2026
Modrinth leads this chart of 79 (9.1/10, free plan). CurseForge is next (8.0/10, free plan), and Mod Organizer 2 is the next highest-placed with a free plan (7.7/10). Game mod managers help organize mods, profiles, updates, and conflicts; compare the games and mod sources they support and how they deploy changes. If you plan to manage mods from a Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO device, check for Android support before choosing. The platform list includes Windows, Linux, macOS, browser extensions, web, and self-hosted options.
28.0
Web directory for Minecraft mods; the mods listed on the page are free.
Free planWeb
37.7
Mod Organizer 2 is a free, open-source Windows tool for installing and uninstalling mod collections.
Free planOpen sourceWindows
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CKAN
CKAN supports Linux, Mac and Windows, with conflict detection, updates and built-in mod sources.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.6Free plan - 5
G3M
G3M is a free desktop manager for GameMaker mods, distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.5Free plan - 6
Zephyr
Free mod manager for Windows, macOS and Linux, with profiles, automatic updates and copy deployment.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.5Free plan - 7
GitHub CodeQL
GitHub CodeQL is a language and toolchain for analyzing code as data.
Free planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS7.5From $30 a month - 8
Vortex
Windows tool for organizing game mods in profiles, with conflict checks and access to mod sources.
Free planExtensionWindows7.4Free plan - 9
Gale Mod Manager
Free mod manager for Windows and Linux, with profiles, automatic updates and link deployment.
Free planLinuxWindows7.4Free plan - 10
Limo
Linux tool to manage mods by profile, check conflicts and access mod sources.
Free planOpen sourceLinux7.2Free plan - 11
AFL++
AFL++ is a free, coverage-guided fuzzer that changes program inputs and checks whether a target binary reaches previously unseen execution paths.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted7.2From €20,000 a year - 12
Modrix
Free planExtensionLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 13
RimModManager
RimModManager supports Linux, Mac and Windows, with profiles, conflict detection, updates and built-in sources.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 14
RimSort
Free mod tool for Windows, Mac and Linux that checks clashes and manages updates through mod sources.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 15
Prismo
Free desktop app for Windows, Mac and Linux with mod profiles, source access and update handling.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 16
Corkscrew
Free Mac and Linux app for mod profiles, conflict checks and updates, with access to mod sources.
Free planLinuxmacOS7.1Free plan - 17
RUSE Mod Manager
Windows tool for organizing mod profiles, checking conflicts and accessing mod sources.
Free planWindows7.1Free plan - 18
FlairX Mod Manager
Windows app for keeping mods in profiles, checking clashes and managing updates from mod sources.
Free planWindows7.0Free plan - 19
HFW Mod Manager
HFW Mod Manager is a free graphical tool for managing and packing mods for supported Decima-engine games.
Free planLinuxWindows7.0Free plan - 20
Irony Mod Manager
Irony Mod Manager supports Linux, Mac and Windows, with profiles and conflict detection; mods are imported manually.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 21
Circinus Mod Manager
Desktop app for Windows, Mac and Linux to organize RimWorld mods before launching the game.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 22
Candor Mod Manager
Candor is a free app for Linux, Mac and Windows, designed to work with almost any game; it imports and copies mods.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 23
Better Mod Manager
Windows app for mod profiles and conflict checks, with mods accessed through external links.
Free planWindows7.0Free plan - 24
Stardrop
Free mod tool for Windows, Mac and Linux with saved profiles, mod source access and updates.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.9Free plan - 25
Wrye Bash
Free mod manager for Windows and Linux, with profiles and conflict detection; import mods manually.
Free planLinuxWindows6.9Free plan
Choosing well
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Start with the device you will use to manage mods. The listed platform options include Windows, Linux, macOS, browser extensions, web, and self-hosted software.
If you want to manage mods on Android, check the individual tool's platform details; the platform information here does not establish Android availability.
Does it support the game I want to mod?
Check the manager's game coverage and supported mod sources before choosing. Modrinth and CurseForge are examples tied to Minecraft mods, while CKAN is associated with Kerbal Space Program.
Which mod-management features should I compare?
Compare mod profiles, conflict detection, automatic updates, mod source access, and deployment method. These features affect how you organize changes and manage mod files.
Can I use a mod manager for free?
Check whether the tool has a free plan, its paid starting price, and whether it offers a free trial. Vortex and Mod Organizer 2 are listed with free plans; G3M and CKAN are listed as open source.
Do I need an open-source mod manager?
If you want to inspect or change a tool's code, check its licence and source repository. G3M, CKAN, and Irony Mod Manager are examples listed as open source.
Questions people ask
Can I manage game mods on Android?
Check each tool's platform details before choosing. The platform information listed here includes Windows, Linux, macOS, browser extensions, web, and self-hosted options, but does not establish Android support.
What features should I look for in a game mod manager?
Compare mod profiles, conflict detection, automatic updates, mod source access, supported platforms, and deployment method.
Are game mod managers free?
Check the individual pricing details. Vortex and Mod Organizer 2 are listed with free plans, and G3M and CKAN are listed as open source.
Which mod manager works with Minecraft mods?
Modrinth and CurseForge are examples listed with Minecraft mod pages. Check each tool's details for the games and mod sources it supports.
What does open source mean for a mod manager?
An open-source listing indicates that the software's code is available under a licence. Check the licence to see whether its terms fit your needs.