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| Fact | Hello Minecraft! Launcher | Minecraft Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Account requirement | The FAQ says Minecraft play requires a purchased Microsoft account or an offline or external account. | Installing the Launcher from Minecraft.net on Windows still requires signing into the Microsoft Store with the account intended for the Launcher. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The documentation directs users to GitHub issues to report bugs or submit suggestions. | The Launcher page links to Minecraft Help Center articles for installation, Quick Play, sign-in connection errors, and Launcher crashes. |
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HMCL suits Minecraft players who manage multiple loaders, mods, modpacks, and Java versions. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and listed FreeBSD builds.
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The Launcher suits PC players who want Java and Bedrock access, version downloads, profile management, and Quick Play shortcuts. The official page describes Java Edition as suited to players seeking mods and custom servers, and Bedrock as suited to cross-platform play.