Shard Launcher vs Thendrask Launcher
| Shard Launcher | Thendrask Launcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $3/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Separate instances | Yes | Yes |
| Modpack import | file | both |
| Mod loader support | multiple | multiple |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $3one-time |
| Desktop OS support | — | Windows; macOS and Linux public beta |
| Java runtime management | — | Yes |
| Built-in modpack catalog | — | Yes |
| Automatic updates | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Launchers. On VGSources, Thendrask Launcher scores higher on our published basis.