BetaCraft Launcher vs Cactus MC Launcher
| BetaCraft Launcher | Cactus MC Launcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Separate instances | Yes | Yes |
| Java runtime management | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop OS support | — | Windows, macOS, and Linux |
| Modpack import | — | both |
| Mod loader support | — | multiple |
| Built-in modpack catalog | — | Yes |
| Automatic updates | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Launchers. On VGSources, Cactus MC Launcher scores higher on our published basis.