CurseForge vs ModDex

CurseForge9.2Visit ModDex8.7Visit

Higher score CurseForge #2 in Minecraft Mod Browsers 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit CurseForge

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ModDex #4 in Minecraft Mod Browsers 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ModDex

• CurseForge fits best

  Players who want one place to browse and manage mods

• ModDex fits best

  Researchers comparing projects and modpacks

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Side by side

Feature	CurseForge 9.2/10 Visit ↗	ModDex 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Minecraft Mod Browsers	#4 in Minecraft Mod Browsers
Best for	Players who want one place to browse and manage mods	Researchers comparing projects and modpacks
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Features CurseForge 5/5 · ModDex 5/5
Game version filters	✓	✓
Download tracking	✓	✓
Dependency information	✓	✓
Mod collections	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Supported mod loaders	Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt	Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, Datapack, Quilt, Paper, Spigot, Sponge
Our review
Pros	Filters mods by Minecraft version and mod loader Desktop app installs mods and checks for updates Profiles can be exported and shared as modpacks	Combines CurseForge and Modrinth listings with detailed version and loader filters. Compares modpacks side by side and finds packs using several criteria. Adds reviews, project relations, user stacks, follows, and notifications.
Cons	One-click installation requires the desktop app Premium is needed for ad-free access and instant downloads Desktop app support is for Minecraft Java Edition	Does not host project files; downloads go to CurseForge or Modrinth. API documentation requires sign-in, and API endpoints need an authentication token. Registered users are needed for libraries, stacks, follows, and notifications.
Our verdict	CurseForge combines a web catalog for Minecraft mods and modpacks with a companion desktop app. It suits players who want to find projects by Minecraft version or loader, then organize selected mods into profiles. The catalog includes… Read the review →	ModDex is a web-based discovery and review platform for Minecraft mods and modpacks, aimed at people researching projects and comparing packs. It combines catalog metadata from CurseForge and Modrinth in shared listings, with ratings,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CurseForge — where it wins

  • Filters mods by Minecraft version and mod loader
  • Desktop app installs mods and checks for updates
  • Profiles can be exported and shared as modpacks

  Where it doesn't

  • One-click installation requires the desktop app
  • Premium is needed for ad-free access and instant downloads
  • Desktop app support is for Minecraft Java Edition

• ModDex — where it wins

  • Combines CurseForge and Modrinth listings with detailed version and loader filters.
  • Compares modpacks side by side and finds packs using several criteria.
  • Adds reviews, project relations, user stacks, follows, and notifications.

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not host project files; downloads go to CurseForge or Modrinth.
  • API documentation requires sign-in, and API endpoints need an authentication token.
  • Registered users are needed for libraries, stacks, follows, and notifications.

• CurseForge9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free catalog with desktop tools for installing, updating, and sharing modded profiles.

  Visit CurseForgeFull verdict →
• ModDex8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free web catalog for comparing Minecraft projects across CurseForge and Modrinth.

  Visit ModDexFull verdict →