Head-to-head · Minecraft Launchers
MultiMC vs FTB App
MultiMC leads on 0 checks, FTB App on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMultiMC · 8.1/10
- Free planboth
MultiMC scores higher on our rubric for minecraft launchers: 8.1 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #18.
MultiMC is the better fit for players managing separate Minecraft setups. FTB App is the better fit for players focused on Feed The Beast modpacks.
- MultiMC fits best
Players managing separate Minecraft setups
- FTB App fits best
Players focused on Feed The Beast modpacks
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Side by side
| Feature | MultiMC 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | FTB App 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #14 in Minecraft Launchers | #18 in Minecraft Launchers |
| Best for | Players managing separate Minecraft setups | Players focused on Feed The Beast modpacks |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Features MultiMC 4/4 · FTB App 4/4 | ||
| Separate instances | ✓ | ✓ |
| Java runtime management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in modpack catalog | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic updates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Desktop OS support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Modpack import | Both | Both |
| Mod loader support | Multiple | Multiple |
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| Our verdict | Players who want separate, independently configured Minecraft setups may find MultiMC a focused fit. This free, open-source desktop launcher manages isolated instances, each with its own mods, resource packs, saves, settings, and Java… Read the review → |
FTB App is a desktop launcher for players who want to browse, install, and manage Feed The Beast and CurseForge modpacks. It is especially suited to Feed The Beast pack users, while also supporting custom modpacks and multiple Minecraft… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
MultiMC — where it wins
- Keeps mods, saves, settings, and Java options in isolated instances
- Installs Forge, Fabric, Quilt, and LiteLoader
- Imports modpacks and supports instance import and export
Where it doesn't
- Desktop support is limited to Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Modpack imports are limited to supported platforms and formats
- Its focus is instance management rather than built-in modpack discovery
FTB App — where it wins
- Browse and install Feed The Beast and CurseForge modpacks
- Manage separate instances, mods, Java versions, and memory settings
- Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Where it doesn't
- Its verified pack catalog is narrower than broader launcher catalogs
- The app is described as ad-supported
- Some feature descriptions differ on custom instance availability
- MultiMC8.1/10 · Free
MultiMC keeps Minecraft instances separate, with per-instance Java settings and modpack imports.
Visit MultiMCFull verdict → - FTB App7.7/10 · Free
A free-to-start launcher for FTB and CurseForge packs, with flexible instance and mod controls.
Visit FTB AppFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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