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Head-to-head · Minecraft Mod Browsers

ModDex vs FreeMinecraftMods

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score ModDex #4 in Minecraft Mod Browsers 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ModDex
FreeMinecraftMods #5 in Minecraft Mod Browsers 8.4/10 Free plan + paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit site

ModDex leads on 1 check, FreeMinecraftMods on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreModDex · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly ModDex
  • Most featuresModDex · 5 of 5

ModDex scores higher on our rubric for minecraft mod browsers: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

ModDex offers free plan; FreeMinecraftMods doesn't.

ModDex is the better fit for researchers comparing projects and modpacks. FreeMinecraftMods is the better fit for builders comparing projects across Minecraft loaders.

  • ModDex fits best

    Researchers comparing projects and modpacks

  • FreeMinecraftMods fits best

    Builders comparing projects across Minecraft loaders

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Side by side

Feature ModDex 8.7/10 Visit ↗ FreeMinecraftMods 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.4
Ranking #4 in Minecraft Mod Browsers #5 in Minecraft Mod Browsers
Best for Researchers comparing projects and modpacks Builders comparing projects across Minecraft loaders
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan Not checked yet
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 3 integrations 4 integrations
Features ModDex 5/5 · FreeMinecraftMods 4/5
Game version filters ✓ ✓
Download tracking ✓ ✓
Dependency information ✓ ✓
Mod collections ✓ ✓
API access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported mod loaders Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, Datapack, Quilt, Paper, Spigot, Sponge Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • Filters cover project type, loader, version, side, category, and downloads
  • Links to official project pages rather than mirrored files
  • Builds CurseForge modpacks and exports a manifest ZIP
Cons
  • 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.
  • Web-only access
  • Free accounts have a limited modpack-builder allowance
  • Paid Basic, Plus, and Pro tiers add a subscription decision
Our verdict

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,…

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FreeMinecraftMods is a web-based discovery and comparison library for people choosing Minecraft projects and assembling modpacks. Its catalog spans mods, resource packs, shaders, datapacks, modpacks, maps, skins, plugins, servers, and…

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  1. ModDexMinecraft Mod Browsers 8.7Free plan
  2. FreeMinecraftModsMinecraft Mod Browsers 8.4Free plan + paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • FreeMinecraftMods — where it wins

    • Filters cover project type, loader, version, side, category, and downloads
    • Links to official project pages rather than mirrored files
    • Builds CurseForge modpacks and exports a manifest ZIP

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access
    • Free accounts have a limited modpack-builder allowance
    • Paid Basic, Plus, and Pro tiers add a subscription decision
  • ModDex8.7/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit ModDexFull verdict →
  • FreeMinecraftMods8.4/10 · Free plan + paid

    A broad Minecraft catalog with source links, compatibility guidance, and modpack tools.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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