Minecraft Launcher vs MultiMC
| Minecraft Launcher | MultiMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Separate instances | Yes | Yes |
| Java runtime management | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop OS support | — | Windows, macOS 10.13+, and Linux |
| Modpack import | — | both |
| Mod loader support | — | multiple |
| Built-in modpack catalog | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Launchers. On The Geeks Club, Minecraft Launcher scores higher on our published basis.