CKAN
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| Fact | CKAN | ME3Tweaks Mod Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Conflict detection | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment method | copy | copy |
| Intended users | The project describes CKAN as useful to players seeking mods and modders seeking to avoid installation problems and outdated versions. | The product page describes features for both mod users and mod developers. |
| License | The project describes CKAN as open source and MIT-licensed. | The public source repository identifies the project license as GPL-3.0. |
| Mod source access | built-in | external links |
| Purpose | CKAN is a repository of Kerbal Space Program mod metadata and tools for finding, installing, and managing mods. | ME3Tweaks Mod Manager manages mods for the Mass Effect original trilogy and Legendary Edition. |
| Security | The project says it uses a free code-signing service and received a free code-signing certificate from the SignPath Foundation. | The owner says a code-signing certificate is used to sign the software and can reduce antivirus warning issues. |
| Supported platforms | multi-platform | windows |
| Supported systems | CKAN runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with specialized packages for some platforms. | The maker lists Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 24H2 and newer as supported; Linux is not supported. |
CKAN plans
- CKANFree
ME3Tweaks Mod Manager plans
- ME3Tweaks Mod ManagerFree
Pick CKAN if…
CKAN suits Kerbal Space Program players who want to discover and manage mods while checking game-version compatibility and dependencies. Mod authors can also contribute or correct metadata.
Pick ME3Tweaks Mod Manager if…
It suits Mass Effect players managing trilogy or Legendary Edition mods on supported Windows versions. Mod developers may also use its testing, packaging, and blank-DLC tools.