Alternatives to Limo

A general-purpose Qt mod manager for Linux with Nexus Mods API and LOOT support. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Limo.

  • Mod Organizer 2

    Power-user mod manager using a virtual file system, favored for Bethesda games.

    FreeOpen sourceWindows

    Mod Organizer 2 uses a virtual file system and handles large Bethesda mod lists, but runs only on Windows and has a steeper learning curve.

  • Vortex

    Official Nexus Mods manager that installs, sorts, and updates mods for hundreds of games.

    FreeOpen sourceWindows

    Vortex is the official Nexus Mods manager with tight Nexus integration for hundreds of games, but it runs only on Windows.

  • r2modman

    A mod manager for games whose mods are hosted on Thunderstore, such as Risk of Rain 2.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsLinux

    r2modman runs on Windows and Linux with a Flatpak build, but only manages games and mods hosted on Thunderstore rather than Nexus Mods.

  • CurseForge

    A mod platform with a desktop app for finding and installing mods and modpacks for many games.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinux

    CurseForge is a closed-source app for Windows, macOS and Linux tied to its own catalogue of mods and modpacks rather than Nexus Mods.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.