Extreme Launcher vs Refract
| Extreme Launcher | Refract | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop OS support | windows | — |
| Separate instances | Yes | Yes |
| Modpack import | catalog | both |
| Mod loader support | multiple | multiple |
| Built-in modpack catalog | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
| Java runtime management | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Launchers. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Refract scores higher on our published basis.