Krypton
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What both publish
| Fact | Krypton | Lithium |
|---|---|---|
| Client and server | The wiki says Krypton runs on both client and server, with features aimed mainly at servers. | It works on both client and server, and servers can install it without requiring clients to install it, or vice versa. |
| Compatibility | The FAQ reports compatibility with Fabric API, Lithium, Sodium, Phosphor, and Immersive Portals as specified there. | The project describes Lithium as compatible with most other mods and suitable for complex gameplay while preserving vanilla behavior. |
| License | The project is licensed under LGPL-3.0-only. | Lithium is licensed under GNU LGPLv3. |
| Mod loaders | CurseForge lists Fabric and Quilt as supported mod loaders. | The project’s GitHub page lists Fabric and NeoForge support; Modrinth also lists Quilt. |
| Purpose | Krypton is a Fabric mod that optimizes the Minecraft networking stack and entity tracker. | Lithium is a free, open-source Minecraft mod that optimizes game systems to improve performance. |
Krypton plans
- KryptonFree
Lithium plans
- FreeFree
- LithiumFree
Pick Krypton if…
Krypton may suit Minecraft server operators looking to optimize networking and entity tracking, particularly on Linux. It can also run client-side, but its features are geared toward servers.
Pick Lithium if…
Lithium suits Minecraft players and server administrators seeking performance optimizations without changes to game mechanics or visuals. It also fits users of Fabric or NeoForge who want stable optimizations enabled by default.