Histolauncher
6.7#31 in minecraft launchersLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitHistolauncher vs Thendrask Launcher
Thendrask Launcher
7.8#4 in minecraft launchersFrom $3 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Histolauncher | Thendrask Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in modpack catalog | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Java management | The launcher can detect installed Java runtimes, install JRE 8 through JDK 25, and select Java automatically for each game version. | Java runtimes are downloaded automatically per Minecraft release, with custom Java paths supported. |
| Java runtime management | Yes | Yes |
| Mod loader support | multiple | multiple |
| Modpack import | both | both |
| Separate instances | Yes | Yes |
Histolauncher plans
No prices published.
Thendrask Launcher plans
- FreeFree
- End Crystal$3 a month
- Elytra$50, paid once
Pick Histolauncher if…
Histolauncher may suit casual players, modders, speedrunners, and players seeking legacy Minecraft builds. It is available across Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Pick Thendrask Launcher if…
It suits Minecraft players who want to manage modpacks, instances, Java runtimes, and updates from one launcher. It may also suit users who want to support the project through optional tiers.