Best Minecraft Launchers in 2026
Updated
In short: Prism Launcher is ranked #1 of 74 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Refract and ATLauncher. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Refract. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Thendrask Launcher at $3/mo.
A Minecraft launcher can help you organize game setups, mods and modpacks. Compare Java runtime management, mod loader support and separate instances, then check whether a built-in modpack catalog or modpack import suits the way you install packs. The ranking begins with Prism Launcher, Refract and ATLauncher, followed by GDLauncher and Thendrask Launcher. Cactus MC Launcher, Spectra Launcher and X Minecraft Launcher are also among the first entries. Desktop OS support and automatic updates help you check fit with your setup, while free-plan availability and the paid-from price add cost details. Weigh these listed features against how you manage your Minecraft installs.
74 Minecraft launchers ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Prism Launcher Top pick · 9.4 Free plan · Free
#2 Refract Runner-up · 9.1 Free plan · Free
#3 ATLauncher Also great · 9.0 Free plan · Free
- Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Desktop OS support
- Windows, MacOS, and Linux
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $3one-time
- Desktop OS support
- Windows; macOS and Linux public beta
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$3/mofirst paid tier About Thendrask LauncherVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Desktop OS support
- Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Desktop OS support
- Windows, macOS 10.13+, and Linux
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Desktop OS support
- Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- file
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial apiLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$4.99/mofirst paid tier About ModrinthVisit site - WindowsLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- catalog
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About DawnVisit site - WindowsLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- both
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- catalog
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Separate instances
- Yes
- Modpack import
- catalog
- Mod loader support
- multiple
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which Minecraft launcher is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Prism Launcher is ranked #1 of 74 with a score of 9.4. Refract is second and ATLauncher third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Thendrask Launcher has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.