Honest, side-by-side comparison of the three community DayZ launchers. All of them find servers and download Workshop mods — here's where they differ.
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DayZ Beans Launcher is free for players — forever. No premium tiers, no subscriptions, no "unlock advanced filters" paywalls. Server owners only pay for optional promotions, and those prices are transparent.
DayZ Beans started as a side project by DayZ players who were frustrated with existing options. Features are driven by community feedback, not by what generates the most ad revenue. Our Discord is open, our roadmap is public.
Built with modern tech, updated frequently. Server data refreshes every 60 seconds. The web browser works on any device — browse servers on your phone, join from your PC. Linux support included.
Yes. DayZ Beans Launcher, DZSA Launcher and launchZ can all coexist on the same machine — they share the same Steam Workshop mods. Try DayZ Beans alongside your current launcher and keep whichever you prefer.
launchZ is a small, focused Windows launcher with good filters and an Anti Fake Pop toggle. Pick DayZ Beans if you play on Linux, want a signed installer with auto-updates, or want fake servers removed for everyone instead of hidden by a client-side filter.
Yes. DayZ Beans Launcher uses the same Steam Workshop mods as every other launcher. Your existing mods work immediately — no re-downloading needed.
Yes, and you don't have to take our word for it. The Windows installer is code-signed, and the launcher's core (the Electron main process — everything that touches your PC) is published source-available, with a build check that fails any release that doesn't match it. It does not inject anything into DayZ; it manages mods and launches the game.
DayZ Beans gives server owners a free dashboard with analytics, promotion tools, event listings, and impersonator protection. Claim your server for free and reach players through the community hub.
Free download. No account required. Keep your existing mods.