Minecraft Free Launcher vs Prism Launcher
| Minecraft Free Launcher | Prism Launcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Separate instances | Yes | Yes |
| Modpack import | none | both |
| Mod loader support | multiple | multiple |
| Java runtime management | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in modpack catalog | No | Yes |
| Automatic updates | No | Yes |
| Desktop OS support | — | Windows, MacOS, and Linux |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Launchers. On VGSources, Prism Launcher scores higher on our published basis.