Fabric
6.8#4 in minecraft mod development toolsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Pufferfish
5.7#18 in minecraft server softwareFrom $32 a monthSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Fabric | Pufferfish |
|---|---|---|
| License | Yarn is a set of open Minecraft mappings offered under the Creative Commons Zero license. | The repository says patches are licensed under GPL-3.0 and all other files under MIT. |
| Product | Fabric is a modular, lightweight mod loader for Minecraft. | Pufferfish is a high-performance fork of Paper designed for large Minecraft servers. |
| Support | The site directs users to the Fabric Discord server and GitHub Discussions for help. | The project says Pufferfish Host offers customers tailored performance support, and its site provides a Discord support channel. |
Fabric plans
- FabricFree
Pufferfish plans
- Dedicated Server$32 a month
Pick Fabric if…
Fabric suits Minecraft players installing mods and developers building them. Players should be prepared to install Fabric API as well when a mod requires it.
Pick Pufferfish if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.