TMC Links (Technical Minecraft Resources): https://gist.github.com/JoakimThorsen/e90bd7a588af25ae529530987d9acc8a
Here is a more detailled comparison: https://mc-launcher.tayou.org/
Java Edition Performance Tweaks https://exa.y2k.diy/garden/jvm-args/
A custom launcher for Minecraft that allows you to easily manage multiple installations of Minecraft at once. It is a MultiMC fork.
My go-to launcher. Community run, FOSS, tons of features, lightweight and cross-platform! Mojang/Microslop account owning a JAVA license is needed! No account required on this fork:
Freesm Launcher
Another popular option that is FOSS that require you to own a license for the game.
A fork of PRISM with alternate auth server account (ely.by, Drasl or Blessing Skin). Can be used to play without mojang/Microslop account.
Worth mentioning:
PineconeMC (formerly ElyPrism Launcher) Ely.by auth servers
Shattered Prism
Pandora is a modern Minecraft launcher that balances ease-of-use with powerful instance management features.
An interesting launcher for Java Edition (WiP)
Worth mentioning:
Shard Launcher Rust based, seems to be vibe-coded
Zalith Launcher is a Minecraft launcher developed based on PojavLauncher, capable of running Minecraft: Java Edition on Android devices.
A great Java launcher for Android. Account required.
Make a new file called "circumventLimit" to Android/data/com.movtery.zalithlauncher.v2/files in order to bypass Microsoft account requirements.
Amethyst is a Minecraft: Java Edition launcher for Android and iOS based on Boardwalk and PojavLauncher
A great option for both Android and iOS/iPad OS (NOT ON APPSTORE, need sideloading) Account required.
MojoLauncher is a launcher, based on PojavLauncher, that allows you to play Minecraft: Java Edition on your Android device!
Another great option for Android
Another option worth mentioning.
Find enjoyable, quality content through our open-source modding platform built for the community. Create stuff, get paid, and deploy your project with our fully documented API!
Open source and becoming widely popular!
Manage and install your add-ons all in one place with our desktop app. Download CurseForge App. Featured Projects.
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Vanilla modpack with only optimization tweaks to make the game run smoother
Fabulously Optimized is a simple modpack for Minecraft that focuses on performance and graphics enhancements.
The go-to with some visual enhancements
The Simply Optimized modpack aims to provide a base of the best optimization mods available, configured for the maximum performance achievable. Thanks to countless hours of research, it often outperforms other optimization solutions in benchmarks, and when it doesn't, I...
The go-to with less visual enhancements
Additive is a simple OptiFine alternative modpack for Minecraft. It has many of the features you know and love from OptiFine, like shaders, high optimization, resource pack features, zoom, capes, and more. This pack is built from another project, [Adrenaline](https://modrinth.
Another more modern OptiFine similar to FO
Minecraft mod that brings full VR support to the game. Supports addons, customizing your VR experience.
If minecraft was a VR title in the first place. Still in beta and active development
Has an unofficial Quest port, made by the community: https://github.com/coah80/questcraft-visor-releases
QuestCraft, utilizing Vivecraft and Pojlib, is a standalone port of Minecraft: Java Edition to many VR Headsets. With a team of three main developers and 11 third-party developers, over the past year, we have not only gotten the bestselling game, Minecraft: Java Edition running...
For Meta Quest users only.
Recommanded plugin: https://spark.lucko.me/
Paper is a fork of the Spigot server implementation (which is itself a fork of CraftBukkit). Paper strives to bring improved performance, more features, and more APIs for developers to build awesome plugins with.
A more optimized minecraft server Optimization guide: https://paper-chan.moe/paper-optimization/
Worth mentioning:
Purpur (for powerusers that wants more control.)
The purpose of the Sponge project is to create a plugin development framework for Minecraft. Sponge is being created by a global community, and its open-source nature means anyone can participate.
Another popular option
Geyser is a bridge between Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and Minecraft: Java Edition which allows you to join Minecraft Java servers with Bedrock Edition servers to enable true cross-platform.
A server to get for both Java and Bedrock in the same world!
Launch high-performance RUST-based Minecraft servers directly from your mobile device with full control and no port-forwarding.
Use an android phone or tablet as a minecraft server
Worth mentioning:
Cuberite for older versions (1.8 - 1.12)
Minecraft server built entirely in Rust, offering a fast, efficient, and customizable experience. It prioritizes performance and player enjoyment while adhering to the core mechanics of the game.
An interesting WiP Rust reimplementation of minecraft-server.
Worth mentioning: SteelMC
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Selfhost your java minecraft server made easy without opening ports
Worth mentioning:
playit.gg
Crafty is a wrapper for a Minecraft server which runs in the background. It has tons of features, including a slick AdminLTE-based GUI, auto-backups and console commands.
A solid Minecraft server manager
Welcome to auto-mcs! This software provides a simple and easy-to-digest experience for those who want to play Minecraft with their friends without the hassle of server installation & maintenance.
An easy Minecraft server manager
Also a solid Minecraft server manager
An unofficial Minecraft Bedrock launcher that enables similar features to the Minecraft Java Edition Launcher.
An unofficial Minecraft Bedrock client for Windows that bring more features similar to Java launchers.
Run Minecraft Bedrock for Windows (GDK edition) on Linux with native Microsoft/Xbox identity, multiplayer, friends and Realms.
A third party client that let you use the Android Bedrock Launcher on GNU/Linux.
Another unofficial Bedrock launcher for Windows inspired by Java launchers
Blockbench is a free 3D modeling program featuring a modern and intuitive UI, plugin support and innovative features. It is the industry standard for creating custom 3D models for the Minecraft Marketplace.
Awesome 3D modeling and animating software that has Minecraft specific features and plugins.
MCreator is a software used to make Minecraft mods and data packs using intuitive easy-to-learn interface or with an integrated code editor.
No-code modding tool
IntelliJ IDEA is the JetBrains IDE for pro development in Java and Kotlin. Built for your comfort, it unlocks productivity, ensures quality code, supports cutting-edge tech, and protects your privacy.
A Java IDE
Luanti is a near-infinite-world block sandbox game and a game engine, inspired by InfiniMiner, Minecraft, and the like.
The FOSS clone that is still quite different
If you want an experience closer to minecraft use this mod:
VoxeLibre (formerly MineClone2)
Sandbox adventure merges procedural worlds, dungeons, block-building, responsive combat, and creator-focused tools for crafting minigames and custom content.
From Hypixel team. A beta is finally here, 10 years after the anouncement trailer
Allumeria takes a classic voxel sandbox and combines it with in-depth progression through exploration, dungeon crawling and boss battles. You will constantly be discovering new weapons, abilities, resources, enemies, structures, mechanics and tools.
Many says it has more potential than Minecraft
Lay of the Land is a sandbox adventure game set in a fantasy world where everything is physically simulated. Use the environment to your advantage and Explore, Fight, Loot and Build your way through mysterious lands.
Another game inspired by MC with outstanding building mechanics
Vintage Story is a game about innovation and exploration. It thrusts the player into a carefully-generated semi-autonomous world and challenges them to survive and overcome the natural and unknown threats of their new home.
Heavily inspired by MC
Disaster strikes a remote research base on a distant moon. Your escape pod malfunctions and slams into an uncharted, Earth-like planet. You wake with nothing but wreckage, your instincts, and a whole world to tame.
Here you play on planets, actual sphere made in hexagons
Veloren is a multiplayer voxel RPG written in Rust. It is inspired by games such as Cube World, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Dwarf Fortress and Minecraft.
A FOSS game that has some similarities
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