Enzonic Launcher vs Modrinth App
The Modrinth App is the open-source launcher of the Modrinth platform. Enzonic Launcher uses Modrinth heavily too, and adds CurseForge, a client mod, skins and server hosting.
Updated October 17, 2026
Short answer
- Choose the Modrinth App if you live on Modrinth and want an open-source launcher from the platform itself.
- Choose Enzonic Launcher if you want Modrinth and CurseForge in one search, or a client mod, skins and server hosting in the same app.
Enzonic Launcher imports Modrinth App instances (copied, not moved), so you can switch or use both.
Comparison
| Feature | Enzonic Launcher | Modrinth App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Licence | Proprietary (Enzonic EULA) | Open source, GPL-3.0 |
| Status | Stable releases | Beta |
| Windows, macOS, Linux | Yes | Yes; Modrinth notes stability issues with Linux builds on some systems |
| Modrinth mods, modpacks, shaders, resource packs | Yes | Yes |
| CurseForge mods and modpacks | Yes | See Modrinth's documentation |
| Required dependencies installed with a mod | Yes | See Modrinth's documentation |
| Built-in client mod | Yes, the Enzonic Client | Not listed |
| Skin changer with 3D preview | Yes | See Modrinth's documentation |
| Host a server from the launcher | Yes, no port forwarding | Not listed |
| Export | .mrpack, CurseForge zip, Prism/MultiMC zip | See Modrinth's documentation |
Where the Modrinth App is stronger
- Open source, with code you can read and build yourself.
- Made by the platform that hosts the mods.
- Enzonic's gaps: its installers are not code-signed yet, the Mac app is not notarized, and it is not on winget, Homebrew or Flathub yet.
Where Enzonic Launcher is stronger
- CurseForge as well as Modrinth, including CurseForge modpack zips and a combined search.
- Out-of-the-box extras: the Enzonic Client, skins in 3D and server hosting.
- Safety nets: a pre-launch check for missing dependencies and wrong-version mods, and optional betas to test updates before applying them and to bisect a crash to one mod.
Frequently asked questions
Does Enzonic Launcher use the Modrinth API?
Yes. Search, installs, update checks, changelogs and Modrinth collections use Modrinth's public API. Enzonic is not affiliated with Modrinth.
Can I import my Modrinth App profiles?
Yes. The import dialog reads Modrinth App instances and copies them, including their mods.
Sources
Checked on 2026-10-17. Features change, so check the vendor's pages.
- Modrinth App page: https://modrinth.com/app (beta; Linux stability note)
- Modrinth source code: https://github.com/modrinth/code (app licence GPL-3.0 in apps/app/LICENSE)
Modrinth is a trademark of its owners. Enzonic is not affiliated with Modrinth.
Enzonic Launcher is free for Windows, macOS and Linux. It requires Minecraft: Java Edition.
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