CKAN
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VisitCKAN vs Prismo
What both publish
| Fact | CKAN | Prismo |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment method | copy | copy |
| Mod source access | built-in | built-in |
| Purpose | CKAN is a repository of Kerbal Space Program mod metadata and tools for finding, installing, and managing mods. | Zephyr is a desktop mod manager for browsing, installing, updating, and organizing game mods. |
| Security | The project says it uses a free code-signing service and received a free code-signing certificate from the SignPath Foundation. | The privacy policy says app-to-backend communications use HTTPS and refresh tokens are hashed before database storage. |
| Support | The project directs users to troubleshooting documentation, GitHub issues, and its Discord server for help with the client. | The documentation directs users to Discord for documentation issues and GitHub Issues for app bugs. |
| Supported platforms | multi-platform | multi-platform |
CKAN plans
- CKANFree
Prismo plans
- Zephyr (free)Free
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 Prismo if…
Zephyr suits players managing mods across supported games on desktop systems. It also fits users who want shareable profiles, optional synchronization, or an open-source project.