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