BepInEx
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| Fact | BepInEx | Ultimate ASI Loader |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | BepInEx includes a built-in configuration system for the framework and plugins. | When configuration is needed, global.ini can be placed in the scripts or plugins folder, and the selected DLL name can also be used for the INI filename. |
| Installation | BepInEx is installed manually by downloading the correct build and placing its contents in the game's root folder. | Installation consists of placing the DLL in the game directory, usually as dinput8.dll, or renaming it to another supported DLL name. |
| License | The project is open source under the LGPL-2.1 license. | The repository lists an MIT license. |
| Purpose | BepInEx is a plugin and modding framework for Unity Mono, Unity IL2CPP, and .NET Framework games, including XNA, FNA, and MonoGame. | Ultimate ASI Loader is a proxy DLL that loads custom .asi libraries into a game process. |
BepInEx plans
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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 Ultimate ASI Loader if…
It suits game modders who want to load ASI plugins into supported Windows games. It is also relevant to users who need its supported DLL-based loading method.