PolyMC AlternativesMinecraft Launchers and other similar apps like PolyMC

PolyMC is described as 'Fork of MultiMC with additional features like mod downloading and supporting other package formats like flatpak or appimage' and is a minecraft launcher in the gaming software category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PolyMC for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Flathub and Flatpak apps. The best PolyMC alternative is Prism Launcher, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PolyMC are MCRAFT.FUN, Shard Launcher, PineconeMC (formerly ElyPrism Launcher) and Freesm Launcher.

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  1. Prism Launcher icon

    Prism Launcher

     50 likes

    A custom launcher for Minecraft that allows you to easily manage multiple installations of Minecraft at once. It is a MultiMC fork.

    44 Prism Launcher alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Chocolatey
    • PortableApps.com
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    Prism Launcher vs PolyMC Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Junki
    2

    Prism Launcher is made by the dev team behind PolyMC, who got kicked off by a rogue maintainer. More Info: https://www.pcgamer.com/minecraft-launcher-project-spins-out-of-control-after-dev-hijacks-it-to-fight-leftist-queer-ideology/

    Top Negative Comment
    kaspian
    0

    Just a PolyMC fork with no special features. From my experience they are also less welcoming community.

    blue_1
    Positive
    -1

    Prismlauncher continues to be actively developed while PolyMC stagnates, apart from infrequent bug fixes.

    Also kaspian is a dev on PolyMC (which without Warning kicked almost the entire Dev Team), so it's a bit rich of him talking about "welcoming communities"

    3 of 5 comments
    • Prism Launcher is Free and Open SourcePolyMC is also Free and Open Source
    • Prism Launcher is LightweightPolyMC is not according to our users
  2. MCRAFT.FUN icon

    MCRAFT.FUN

     7 likes

    Free, online, compatible and open source Minecraft web client with ability to connect to Java servers and load or create single player worlds to play offline.

    41 MCRAFT.FUN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Minecraft
    Singleplayer 1.10.2 world opened from zip
     
  4. Shard Launcher icon

    Shard Launcher

     4 likes

    Shard is a modern, open-source Minecraft launcher designed for players who want full control over their game. It features native integration with Modrinth and CurseForge for easy mod discovery and installation, support for Fabric, Forge, Quilt, and NeoForge mod loaders, and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Shard Launcher screenshot 1
     
  8. Shattered Prism icon

    Shattered Prism

     3 likes

    Shattered Prism is a custom launcher for Minecraft that allows you to easily manage multiple installations of Minecraft at once.

    This is a fork of FjordLauncher and is not endorsed by it or Prism.

    35 Shattered Prism alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  10. AstralRinth icon

    AstralRinth

     4 likes

    A modern launcher based on Modrinth. No built-in/external advertising or telemetry. Fully compatible with the original Modrinth without broken mechanics.

    42 AstralRinth alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    AstralRinth screenshot 1
     
  11. Fjord Launcher icon

    Fjord Launcher

     5 likes

    Prism Launcher fork with support for alternative auth servers.

    36 Fjord Launcher alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
     
  12. Lunar Client icon

    Lunar Client

     7 likes

    An all in one Client side anti cheat built by the same people who made CheatBreaker. This Client features a bunch of mods and fps boost.

    44 Lunar Client alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Menu Screen
     
  13. MultiMC icon

    MultiMC

     19 likes

    MultiMC is a free, open source launcher for Minecraft, managed by Forkk13and peterixxx. It allows you to have multiple, separate instances of Minecraft (each with their own mods, texture packs, saves, etc) and helps you manage them and their associated options with a simple...

    43 MultiMC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    MultiMC screenshot 1
     
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    MultiMC vs PolyMC Comments
    Tomodachi94
    0

    PolyMC is a fork of MultiMC.

    • MultiMC is Free and Open SourcePolyMC is also Free and Open Source
  14. Crystal Launcher icon

    Crystal Launcher

     5 likes

    Crystal Launcher is an free cracked launcher for Minecraft and easy managing and installing modpacks. It can also run official Minecraft versions (from rd-132211 to Minecraft 1.18.1!)

    36 Crystal Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Minecraft
    Crystal Launcher screenshot 1
     
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