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