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Sodium
github.com/CaffeineMC/sodiumAlso covers developers · same kind of open-source project
Sodium replaces Minecraft’s renderer with an optimization mod designed to improve performance.
Alternatives
The Best Mod Menu Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives2 free · 22 open source
Looking for something like Mod Menu? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 22 are open source.
Mod Menu displays installed mods and can open their configuration screens when supported; it also supports multiple loaders.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionSodiumSodium replaces Minecraft’s renderer with an optimization…Free or freemium optionBeam MpPlay BeamNG.drive with other players using BeamMP, a…Open source optionPhases Discord Rich PresencePhase's Minecraft mod adds lightweight Discord Rich…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sodium | — | Not stated | — |
| 2 | Phases Discord Rich Presence | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Gale | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 4 | ModMenu | — | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | N64Recomp | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | ModOrganizer | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | r2modman | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | ITGmania | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 9 | UsefulMods | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Hardware Link | — | Yes | — |
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Also covers api and open source · same kind of open-source project
Phase's Minecraft mod adds lightweight Discord Rich Presence and lists support for several Minecraft versions and Fabric Loader.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Organize and manage Thunderstore modifications with Gale, a mod manager for installed games.
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ModMenu
modrinth.com/mod/modmenuMod Menu adds an interface for viewing installed Minecraft mods, with 148 million downloads listed on Modrinth.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
N64Recomp statically recompiles Nintendo 64 game binaries into C code that can be built for multiple platforms.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Mod Organizer manages mod collections of varying sizes and is designed for people who experiment with mods and need profiles.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
r2modman manages mods for several games through Thunderstore, according to its project description.
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Also covers open source
ITGmania provides a free open source dance game maintained by its community for multiple platforms.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
UsefulMods collects game modification recommendations, and its page notes that the former list maintainer stopped updating it.
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Also covers api and open source · same kind of open-source project
MCreator Link connects hardware such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi to Minecraft through MCreator procedures and mod developer APIs.
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Also covers api and open source · same kind of open-source project
Upload Minecraft backups to Google Drive, OneDrive, or an SFTP server with DriveBackupV2.
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Also covers api and open source · same kind of open-source project
Vulkan Mod adds a Vulkan renderer to Minecraft as a graphics modification.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Visual Bukkit lets users create Bukkit plugins with a drag-and-drop visual programming interface.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project · free
Play BeamNG.drive with other players using BeamMP, a multiplayer project.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
OpenBOR is a royalty-free sprite-based side-scrolling engine for beat 'em up games and other gameplay styles.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
PAX manages Minecraft modpacks for solo or team development and supports Forge, Fabric, and version control.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Use a Bedrock Edition addon that ports WorldEdit functionality to Minecraft Bedrock.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
doukutsu-rs reimplements the Cave Story engine in Rust with quality-of-life improvements and support for original game data files.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project · free
Mine Git describes a Minecraft cloud save system built around GitHub for Minecraft players.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
XenonRecomp recompiles Xbox 360 games into native executables using a static recompilation tool.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Ring Racers is a kart racing game based on the 3D Sonic franchise, with development notes in its repository.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
RavenM is a community multiplayer mod for Ravenfield; its page notes that it is still in development and may have bugs.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
SpaceCadetPinball reverse engineers the Windows Space Cadet pinball game and requires original game resource files, which are not included.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Widelands provides an open source real-time strategy game for players.
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Alternatives to similar tools
UsefulMods24 alternativesHardware Link24 alternativesGale24 alternativesModOrganizer24 alternativesr2modman24 alternativesdoukutsu-rs24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Mod Menu?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Mod Menu are Sodium, Phases Discord Rich Presence, and Gale.
Is there a free alternative to Mod Menu?
Yes. Beam Mp and Mine Git are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Mod Menu?
Yes: Phases Discord Rich Presence, Gale, N64Recomp, and ModOrganizer.
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