Item Compare
by kr3mil
Item Compare puts two items side by side on hover, so players can see which gear is stronger without squinting at tooltips.
What it does
Hovering over an item and pressing M opens a comparison of its stats and enchantments against the gear already equipped. Differences are marked with green plus signs for improvements and red minus signs for downgrades. Enchantment levels are shown with Roman numerals such as II and III. The tool reads stat lines from item tooltips, so it is aimed at RPG-style gear on servers such as Hypixel Skyblock and Wynncraft.
The Fabric build is for Minecraft 1.21.5 – 1.21.8, with four release versions and 0.0.4 for 1.21.8 as the latest file, dated 2025-08-18. Only the client needs the mod, and servers can run without it. It is released under the MIT License and is open source, with its source code public.
Key features
Side-by-side gear comparison
Stats, mining speed, breaking power, damage, defense and enchantments of two items appear next to each other with visual markers.
Automatic stat detection
The parser reads stat names from tooltips and handles new stats added later without a configuration change.
Enchantment comparison
Enchantment levels are compared directly, with Roman numerals converted so differences are clear to read.
No setup required
The tool works out of the box with no configuration needed, and it works alongside other inventory mods.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Picking upgrades on RPG servers
On servers with full stat tooltips, players check whether a found item beats their current gear before equipping it.
Modpack play
Modpack authors who want clearer gear comparison can include the mod, since it fits alongside other inventory tools.
Who it’s for: Players of RPG-style servers and modpacks who regularly compare items with many stats and enchantments, and server players who want clearer gear decisions on Fabric.
How it compares
Final Destination HUD is client-side only, open source under the MIT License and built for 1.21.11. SBFixes is also client-side only, open source under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later and built for 1.21.11. Shield Disabled Indicator is client-side only, not open source, covers 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 and is released as All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item Compare | Fabric | 1.21.5 – 1.21.8 | Client required, server optional | 2025-08-18 |
| Final Destination HUD | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-31 |
| SBFixes | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-10 |
| Shield Disabled Indicator | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-23 |
Questions
Does Item Compare need Fabric API?
Does the server need Item Compare installed?
Which game versions does Item Compare support?
In the catalog
Item Compare is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
Ever find yourself squinting at two different items, trying to figure out which one is actually better? Wish you could just see a clear comparison of their stats and enchantments? Now you can! Item Compare brings the intuitive item comparison mechanics from Diablo, Path of Exile, and other ARPGs directly into your…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/item-compare
- Owner
- kr3mil
- Published
- 2025-07-11
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-08-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15