Emerald vs Minecraft Launcher
| Emerald | Minecraft Launcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop OS support | Windows, macOS, and Linux | — |
| Separate instances | Yes | Yes |
| Modpack import | both | — |
| Mod loader support | multiple | — |
| Java runtime management | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in modpack catalog | Yes | — |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Launchers. On The Geeks Club, Minecraft Launcher scores higher on our published basis.