Nexus Mods AlternativesModding Apps like Nexus Mods

Nexus Mods is described as 'The Nexus Sites are a large network of community driven websites that support the free and open sharing of video game mods and downloadable content in a welcoming environment. Our focus is on providing simple yet powerful tools that make sharing game mods a pain-free and' and is a Modding app in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Nexus Mods for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and Grand Theft Auto apps. The best Nexus Mods alternative is Mod DB, which is free. Other great apps like Nexus Mods are CurseForge, Steam Workshop, Game Banana and mod.io.

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  1. Mod DB icon
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    Mod DB is the largest website dedicated to supporting independent development of games including user generated game content, mods, addons and DLC. The aim of Mod DB is to unite developers, players and their ideas, empowering them to shape the games we play.

    23 Mod DB alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online

    Mod DB Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Mods
    5.  Skins

    Mod DB VS Nexus Mods

     
    • Most users think Mod DB is a great Nexus Mods alternative.

    • Mod DB is the most popular Web-based alternative to Nexus Mods.

    • Mod DB is the most popular free alternative to Nexus Mods.

    • Mod DB is Free and ProprietaryNexus Mods is also Free and Proprietary
  2. CurseForge icon
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    Manage and install your add-ons all in one place with our desktop app. Download CurseForge App. Featured Projects.

    17 CurseForge alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    CurseForge Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Mods

    CurseForge VS Nexus Mods

     
    • CurseForge is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Nexus Mods.

    • CurseForge is Freemium and ProprietaryNexus Mods is Free and Proprietary
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    The Steam Workshop is a central hub of player-created content and tools to publish, organize, and download that content into your games.

    16 Steam Workshop alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Steam Workshop Features

    1.  Mods

    Steam Workshop VS Nexus Mods

     
    • Steam Workshop is the most popular Linux alternative to Nexus Mods.

    • Steam Workshop is Free and ProprietaryNexus Mods is also Free and Proprietary
  4. Game Banana icon
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    GameBanana is a community of PC and console gamers who love to discuss, download, and share user-created game content. As well as fostering the creation of new content we maintain a large historic modification archive and always will.

    7 Game Banana alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Game Banana Features

    1.  Mods
    2.  Social media integration
    3.  Customizable Themes

    Game Banana VS Nexus Mods

     
  5. mod.io icon
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    mod.io is an open platform for hosting mods created by the team behind ModDB.com and IndieDB.com. It can be integrated in-game using the REST API, C/C++ SDK or engine plugins for Unity, Unreal Engine and GameMaker.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    mod.io Features

    1.  Moddable
    2.  Unlimited hosting
    3.  REST API
    4.  Steam Workshop
    5.  Mods

    mod.io VS Nexus Mods

     
    • mod.io is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Nexus Mods.

    • mod.io is Free and ProprietaryNexus Mods is also Free and Proprietary
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    We aim to bring modding communities together under a unified network labeled VGMods. This allows members to have one account for all sites in the network. Each site is unique with its own Blog, Mod database and Forums and each site is given its own unique URL.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Video Game Mods Features

    1.  Mods

    Video Game Mods VS Nexus Mods

     
  7. r2modman icon
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    A simple and easy to use mod manager for several games using Thunderstore.

    15 r2modman alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    r2modman Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required

    r2modman VS Nexus Mods

     
    Comments about r2modman as an Alternative to Nexus Mods
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    Positive Apr 29, 2025
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    It uses Thunderstore as opposed to Nexus mods, it is free and open source and updates regularly.

    Nexus Mods Icon
    r2modman icon
    • r2modman is the most popular Open Source alternative to Nexus Mods.

    • r2modman is Free and Open SourceNexus Mods is Free and Proprietary
  8. ModLand icon
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    Here you can find thousands of user created content for games - mods, like custom vehicles, maps, also tutorials, cheats and news about the latest games.

    22 ModLand alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    ModLand Features

    1.  Mods

    ModLand VS Nexus Mods

     
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    Site dedicated to Grand Theft Auto V modifications and tools.

    10 GTA5-Mods.com alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Grand Theft Auto (Series)

    GTA5-Mods.com Features

    1.  Mods

    GTA5-Mods.com VS Nexus Mods

     
  10. Schaken-Mods icon
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    A place focused on the whole community. Post your work, you have COMPLETE control over it (Delete it, hide it, ect.) and has more integration with more social media outlets than any other Gaming Mods site. The community is tied to discord also!.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Schaken-Mods Features

    1.  Mods
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Moddable
    4.  Interactive tutorials
    5.  Embedded media

    Schaken-Mods VS Nexus Mods

     
    Comments about Schaken-Mods as an Alternative to Nexus Mods
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    harringtonbill34
    Positive Jul 21, 2021
    1

    At Schaken Mods I recieve the help I need with issues creating mods for Skyrim, from kind and patient people that are willing to help. I may be a small time mod author but at Schaken Mods I am treated with respect and admiration for my work. Check out their Discord and you will see what I mean.

    Guest
    Positive Aug 11, 2021
    0

    Because the staff is amazing extremely helpful and always there when you need, no matter the time of day.

    Guest
    Positive Aug 14, 2021
    0

    A very helpful community with unique mods!

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    • Schaken-Mods is Free and ProprietaryNexus Mods is also Free and Proprietary
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    Everest is an open-source mod loader and modding API for Celeste, allowing you to create custom map packs, texture replacements and code mods to your heart's content.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Everest API Features

    1.  Mods

    Everest API VS Nexus Mods

     
    Comments about Everest API as an Alternative to Nexus Mods
    Guest
    Negative Feb 22, 2025
    0

    It's for everest api is a tool for modding Celeste, I'm looking for Nexus mods alternatives

    Nexus Mods Icon
    Everest API icon
    • Everest API is Free and Open SourceNexus Mods is Free and Proprietary
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    The largest The Sims community in the world. We offer more custom content than any other site and it's all for free.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    The Sims Resource Features

    1.  Mods

    The Sims Resource VS Nexus Mods

     
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