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Head-to-head · Minecraft Modpack Builders

Modrinth App vs ATLauncher

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Modrinth App #3 in Minecraft Modpack Builders 7.7/10 Free · optional Modrinth Plus Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Get Modrinth App
ATLauncher #5 in Minecraft Modpack Builders 7.1/10 Free · open source (GPL-3.0) Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Get ATLauncher

Modrinth App leads on 1 check, ATLauncher on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreModrinth App · 7.7/10
  • Free planboth

Modrinth App scores higher on our rubric for minecraft modpack builders: 7.7 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Modrinth App offers built-in publishing; ATLauncher doesn't publish it. ATLauncher offers server tools; Modrinth App doesn't publish it.

Modrinth App is the better fit for creators who publish packs on Modrinth. ATLauncher is the better fit for playing and tweaking established modpacks.

  • Modrinth App fits best

    Creators who publish packs on Modrinth

  • ATLauncher fits best

    Playing and tweaking established modpacks

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Side by side

Feature Modrinth App 7.7/10 Visit ↗ ATLauncher 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.1
Ranking #3 in Minecraft Modpack Builders #5 in Minecraft Modpack Builders
Best for Creators who publish packs on Modrinth Playing and tweaking established modpacks
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Features Modrinth App 2/4 · ATLauncher 2/4
Built-in publishing ✓ (best) Not published
Server tools Not published ✓ (best)
Share by code Not published Not published
Open source ✓ ✓
Specs
Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Mod & pack sources Modrinth ATLauncher, CurseForge, Modrinth, Technic, FTB
Export formats Modrinth .mrpack CurseForge .zip, Modrinth .mrpack
Our review
Pros
  • Exports any instance as a Modrinth .mrpack from its Mods tab
  • One-click install, update and removal of mods from Modrinth
  • Open source under GPL-3.0, for Windows, macOS and Linux
  • 142 packs of its own, plus CurseForge, Modrinth, Technic and FTB browsing
  • Exports instances for CurseForge or as Modrinth .mrpack files
  • Installs servers for packs, with start scripts that cover NeoForge
Cons
  • Still labelled a beta release
  • Modrinth warns its Linux builds can be unstable on some systems
  • Its content browser covers Modrinth-hosted projects only
  • Recent updates fixed several export bugs, so check exports before sharing
  • FTB packs were pulled for a time and only returned in November 2024
  • Portable and jar builds must run from their own folder
Our verdict

Modrinth App is the desktop launcher from Rinth, Inc., the company behind the Modrinth mod platform, and it is open source under the GPL-3.0 with builds for Windows, macOS and Linux. It installs, updates and removes mods from the Modrinth…

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ATLauncher has been around since 2013 and is still maintained, with releases through August 2026. It lists 142 modpacks on its own platform, from Pixelmon and All The Forge 10 to SkyFactory 4, and it can also browse and install packs from…

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  1. Modrinth AppMinecraft Modpack Builders 7.7Free · optional Modrinth Plus
  2. ATLauncherMinecraft Modpack Builders 7.1Free · open source (GPL-3.0)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Modrinth App — where it wins

    • Exports any instance as a Modrinth .mrpack from its Mods tab
    • One-click install, update and removal of mods from Modrinth
    • Open source under GPL-3.0, for Windows, macOS and Linux

    Where it doesn't

    • Still labelled a beta release
    • Modrinth warns its Linux builds can be unstable on some systems
    • Its content browser covers Modrinth-hosted projects only

  • ATLauncher — where it wins

    • 142 packs of its own, plus CurseForge, Modrinth, Technic and FTB browsing
    • Exports instances for CurseForge or as Modrinth .mrpack files
    • Installs servers for packs, with start scripts that cover NeoForge

    Where it doesn't

    • Recent updates fixed several export bugs, so check exports before sharing
    • FTB packs were pulled for a time and only returned in November 2024
    • Portable and jar builds must run from their own folder
  • Modrinth App7.7/10 · Free · optional Modrinth Plus

    Modrinth's own open-source launcher, which installs and updates mods and exports packs as .mrpack files.

    Get Modrinth AppFull verdict →
  • ATLauncher7.1/10 · Free · open source (GPL-3.0)

    A veteran open-source launcher with 142 curated packs, outside catalogues and CurseForge and Modrinth export.

    Get ATLauncherFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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