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Zalith Launcher

Free#56 of 75 in Minecraft Launchers

Zalith Launcher: An open-source Android launcher with profile isolation, mod loaders, and flexible controls. Ranked #56 of 75 in Minecraft Launchers by our editors (5.4/10); pricing: Open source; best for running Java Edition on Android.

5.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.4 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Running Java Edition on Android
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
19 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Keeps game data and profiles separate with version isolation.
- Supports Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, and Quilt installation.
- Offers customizable touch, mouse, and gamepad control layouts.
Where it doesn't
- The documented launcher targets Android devices only.
- Offline account support is subject to documented requirements.
- Its focus is Java Edition launching, not a broad desktop launcher feature set.

Our verdict on Zalith Launcher

Zalith Launcher is an open-source Android launcher for running Minecraft: Java Edition. It is aimed at players who want to launch Java Edition on an Android device and manage distinct game profiles there. The current Zalith Launcher 2 project uses PojavLauncher as its core launching engine, with a redesigned interface built using Jetpack Compose and Material Design 3. Its focus is mobile Java Edition access rather than desktop operating-system coverage.

Profile and resource management are central to its appeal. Version isolation keeps separate game data and profiles apart, while external storage directory support gives users another location for game files. The launcher also supports renderer and renderer-plugin options, plus game resource content management. For players configuring different versions or setups, these features give Zalith a more specific role than a basic launch shortcut. The available control layouts can be customized for touch, mouse, and gamepad input, reflecting the different ways Android devices may be played.

Mod-loader support includes installation for Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, and Quilt. Authentication options span Microsoft account login, third-party authentication servers through Authlib-Injector, and offline account support subject to its documented requirements. Zalith Launcher is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license and is not affiliated with Microsoft, Mojang, or NetEase. Its Android focus and Java Edition scope make it a fit for players seeking those capabilities on mobile; people looking for a desktop launcher or a broader launcher workflow should consider a product built for that use instead.

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Zalith Launcher pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Zalith Launcher fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Desktop OS support	Not verified
Separate instances	Yes
Modpack import	Not verified
Mod loader support	Multiple
Java runtime management	Not verified
Built-in modpack catalog	Not verified
Automatic updates	Not verified
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	Android
Integrations	3 integrations: PojavLauncher, Microsoft account authentication, Authlib-Injector
Pricing	Open source
Website	zalithlauncher.cn
Facts checked	19 Sep 2026

Zalith Launcher integrations

Zalith Launcher lists 3 integrations on its own site.

PojavLauncher
Microsoft account authentication
Authlib-Injector

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