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Modrinth hosts user-created projects for Minecraft: Java Edition, including mods, plugins, data packs, shaders, resource packs, and modpacks.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinux
Best Mod Managers in 2026
Mod managers help you find, install and organize game modifications from a central tool or service. Check what the manager supports for your games before choosing one. For use on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet, check for an Android app first. Platform options in this category include Windows, Linux, macOS, browser extensions, web access and APIs; compare the available option with your device.
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CurseForge is a catalog for finding and downloading Minecraft mods and modpacks.
Free planWeb
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Mod Organizer 2 is a free, open-source Windows tool for installing and uninstalling mod collections.
Free planOpen sourceWindows
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G3M
G3M is a free desktop manager for GameMaker mods, distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.6Free plan - 5
CKAN
CKAN is a free, open-source metadata repository and toolset for finding, installing, and managing Kerbal Space Program mods.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.6Free plan - 6
Zephyr
Zephyr is a free desktop mod manager for browsing and installing game mods, then switching between mod profiles.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.5Free plan - 7
Vortex
Vortex is a free, open-source mod manager from Nexus Mods for installing and managing game mods on Windows.
Free planExtensionWindows7.4Free plan - 8
Gale Mod Manager
Free planLinuxWindows7.4Free plan - 9
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-hosted7.3From €20,000 a year - 10
Modrix
Free planExtensionLinuxmacOSWindows7.2Free plan - 11
Limo
Limo is a free, open-source Linux application for managing game mods and plugins.
Free planOpen sourceLinux7.2Free plan - 12
RimModManager
RimModManager is a free, open-source tool for organizing RimWorld mods across Steam, GOG, Proton, Wine, Flatpak, and standalone installations, with…
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 13
RimSort
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 14
Prismo
Prismo is the publisher of Zephyr, a free, open-source desktop mod manager for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 15
7.1Free plan - 16
RUSE Mod Manager
Free planWindows7.1Free plan - 17
Better Mod Manager
Free planWindows7.1Free plan - 18
Irony Mod Manager
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 19
Circinus Mod Manager
Circinus Mod Manager is a free desktop application for arranging RimWorld mods before starting the game.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 20
Candor Mod Manager
Candor Mod Manager is a free tool for setting up and installing mods, with the stated aim of supporting compatibility with almost any game.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 21
The Sims Mod Manager
The Sims Mod Manager is a free desktop app for organizing mods across The Sims 1, 2, 3, and 4, The Sims Medieval, and the SimCity series.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 22
FlairX Mod Manager
FlairX Mod Manager is a free Windows application for browsing, organizing, and enabling mods for HoYoverse and miHoYo games.
Free planWindows6.9Free plan - 23
HFW Mod Manager
HFW Mod Manager is a free graphical tool for managing and packing mods for supported Decima-engine games.
Free planLinuxWindows6.9Free plan - 24
Stardrop
Stardrop is a free, open-source, cross-platform mod manager for Stardew Valley.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.9Free plan - 25
Wrye Bash
Free planLinuxWindows6.9Free plan
Choosing well
Check Android support
If you plan to manage mods from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet, look for a stated Android app before signing up.
A web service may work through a browser, but confirm the tool's platform details and required access first.
Match your platform
Tools in this category may support Windows, Linux, macOS, browser extensions, web access or APIs. Pick the form that fits the device where you manage mods.
If you switch between a phone and a computer, check whether the same tool offers the access method you need on both.
Review the price model
A free plan is available from items in this category, and a free trial is available from items as well. Read the pricing page to see what the free option covers.
Look for readable prices before creating an account so the ongoing cost is clear.
Check the code licence
Open-source code is available from items in this category. If you need to read, change or redistribute code, check the tool's licence and repository details.
A free plan and open-source code are separate points, so review both.
Questions people ask
Do these mod managers have Android apps?
The category facts do not specify Android apps. Check a tool's platform details before installing it on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO device.
Can I use a web browser instead of a desktop app?
Web access and browser extensions are platform options in this category. Confirm that the manager you choose offers the form you want.
Are free plans available?
Yes. Items in this category offer free plans, and pricing notes identify free-plan or open-source options. Check the individual terms before use.
Is open-source code available?
Yes. Open-source code is offered by items in this category. Review the repository and licence for the manager you are considering.
Do any tools offer a free trial?
A free trial is offered by items in this category. Check the tool's pricing page for trial conditions and what access it includes.