BepInEx
7.2#2 in game mod loadersFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
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MelonLoader
7.5#1 in game mod loadersFree planFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | BepInEx | MelonLoader |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | BepInEx includes a built-in configuration system for the framework and plugins. | After first launch, Loader.cfg exposes loader, console, logging, Mono debugger and Unity/Il2Cpp settings. |
| Licence | The GitHub repository identifies the BepInEx project licence as LGPL-2.1. | The repository and installer are licensed under Apache License 2.0. |
| License | The project is open source under the LGPL-2.1 license. | The repository states MelonLoader is licensed under Apache License, Version 2.0. |
| Logging | BepInEx provides built-in logging for framework and plugin messages. | Runtime logs are written under MelonLoader/Logs in the game installation directory. |
| Maker identity | The project presents itself as BepInEx, expanded as Bepis Injector Extensible, and credits contributors through its public GitHub repository. | The project is maintained by the LavaGang GitHub organization and contributors. |
| Purpose | BepInEx is a plugin and modding framework for Unity Mono, Unity IL2CPP, and .NET Framework games, including XNA, FNA, and MonoGame. | MelonLoader describes itself as a universal mod loader for Unity games compatible with both Il2Cpp and Mono. |
BepInEx plans
- BepInExFree
- BepInEx FreeFree
MelonLoader plans
- MelonLoaderFree
Pick BepInEx if…
BepInEx suits players modding supported games and developers building game plugins. It is for users comfortable with manual installation and checking build compatibility.
Pick MelonLoader if…
MelonLoader suits Unity game players who want to load mods or plugins, as well as developers working on them. Android and Oculus Quest users should note that support is still in progress.