Prism Launcher vs Other Minecraft Launchers
Side-by-side comparisons of Prism Launcher against the official Minecraft Launcher, CurseForge App, Modrinth App, MultiMC, ATLauncher, and Lunar.
Prism Launcher vs Lunar Client / Feather / Badlion
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PvP clients lock you into proprietary mod menus and cosmetic shops; Prism Launcher gives you open-source freedom to build faster Fabric + Sodium + Iris instances for free.
- Compared Against
- Lunar Client / Feather / Badlion
- Prism License
- GPL-3.0 Open Source (Zero Ads)
- Mod Sources
- Modrinth, CurseForge, FTB, Technic, ATLauncher
- Windows Build
- Available at /download
How Prism Launcher compares to Lunar Client / Feather / Badlion
PvP clients lock you into proprietary mod menus and cosmetic shops; Prism Launcher gives you open-source freedom to build faster Fabric + Sodium + Iris instances for free.
**Where Prism Launcher wins:** 100% open-source, compatible with every Forge/NeoForge/Fabric mod ever made, zero cosmetic microtransactions.
**Where Lunar Client / Feather / Badlion fits:** Pre-bundled 1.8.9 PvP HUD overlays for Hypixel minigames.
Migrating your existing worlds and modpacks on Windows
Switching from Lunar Client / Feather / Badlion to Prism Launcher takes less than two minutes. Install Prism Launcher from /download, sign in with your Microsoft account, and copy your `saves/`, `screenshots/`, and `options.txt` into your new instance folder (or use **Import** for MultiMC, `.mrpack`, or ZIP archives).
Prism Launcher vs Lunar Client / Feather / Badlion Feature Matrix
| Feature | Prism Launcher (Windows) | Lunar Client / Feather / Badlion |
|---|---|---|
| Custom mod compatibility | Unlimited (Fabric, NeoForge, Forge, Quilt) | Locked or restricted mod list |
| FPS on modern Minecraft 1.21 | Higher with Fabric + Sodium + Lithium | Comparable |
| Open-source code | Yes (GPLv3) | Closed-source proprietary |
| Modpack support (ATM10, RLCraft, Cobblemon) | Full support | Not supported |
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep Lunar Client / Feather / Badlion installed while testing Prism Launcher?
Yes. Prism Launcher stores its instances inside its own `%AppData%\PrismLauncher` directory (or Portable folder) and never touches your other launchers' files.
Does Prism Launcher show ads or run background services?
Never. Prism Launcher is a community-run GPLv3 project with zero ads, zero paywalls, and no background bloatware.
Get Prism Launcher
Windows, macOS & Linux
Free and open source. Sign in with the Microsoft account that owns Minecraft, then create your first instance.
