Vortex Alternatives

Vortex is described as 'The new, modern mod manager from Nexus Mods. It is designed to make modding your game as simple as possible for new users, while still providing enough control for more experienced veterans of the modding scene' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Vortex for Windows, Linux, Flathub, Flatpak and SteamOS. The best Vortex alternative is Gale, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Vortex are Mod Organizer 2, r2modman, Limo and Rust4Diva.

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  1. Gale icon
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    A lightweight mod manager for most games on Thunderstore.

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  2. Mod Organizer 2 icon
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    Mod Organizer 2 (MO2) is a tool for managing mod collections of arbitrary size. It is specifically designed for people who like to experiment with mods and thus need an easy and reliable way to install and uninstall them.

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

    17 r2modman alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  4. Limo icon
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    Limo is a general-purpose mod manager for games and other applications. Built-in support for the Load Order Optimization Tool (LOOT) allows modding various Bethesda titles such as Skyrim or Fallout 4.

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Limo vs Vortex Comments
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    This is the only one real alternative for Vortex and Nexus Mods on Linux

    • Limo is Free and Open SourceVortex is also Free and Open Source
    • Limo is Privacy focusedVortex is not according to our users
  5. Rust4Diva icon
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    Cross-platform mod manager for Project Diva Mega Mix+ Supports in app mod downloads. One click downloads from gamebanana.com. (supported on Linux/Steam Deck, and Windows).

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    • Windows
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    • Flathub
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  6. NaK icon
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    NaK, is a modding helper. It automatically sets up MO2 and Vortex to the best of my abilities for you.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
     
  7. OpenIV icon
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    OpenIV is a popular modding tool for Rockstar games biggest hits like Grand Theft Auto V, Grand Theft Auto IV and Max Payne 3. Originally created for GTA IV, the developing of the tool began back in 2008 and actively continues ever since.

    18 OpenIV alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    OpenIV vs Vortex Comments
    student twenty
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    Vortex is a mod manager for a massive list of games and connects directly to the largets mod community on the internet. A mod manager for a few Rockstar games just isn't an alternative.

    • OpenIV is Free and ProprietaryVortex is Free and Open Source
  8. Jackify icon
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    Simplifying Wabbajack modlist installation and configuration on Linux.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  9. Kortex Mod Manager (KMM) is a mod-manager that uses a virtual file system (VFS) to isolate mods to provide simple resolution of conflicts between mods, clean installation and uninstallation.

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    • Windows
     
  10. Hedge Mod Manager is an easy-to-use tool that helps you install and manage game mods for Sonic games on PC.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • SteamOS
     
  11. Mod Organizer icon
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    Mod Organizer (MO) is a tool for managing mod collections of arbitrary size. It is specifically designed for people who like to experiment with mods and thus need an easy and reliable way to install and uninstall them.

    18 Mod Organizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
  12. The Nexus Mod Manager (NMM) is a free and open source piece of software that allows you to download, install, update and manage your mod files through an easy to use interface. It integrates with the Nexus sites to provide you with a fast, efficient and much less hassled modding...

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