Emerald vs Vortex Minecraft Launcher
| Emerald | Vortex Minecraft Launcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop OS support | Windows, macOS, and Linux | |
| Separate instances | Yes | |
| Modpack import | both | |
| Mod loader support | multiple | multiple |
| Java runtime management | Yes | |
| Built-in modpack catalog | Yes | |
| Automatic updates | Yes |
Listed together in Best Minecraft Launchers