Search for Simple Storage Mod and you will meet two different mods with almost the same name. Simple Storage Network by Lothrazar and Tom's Simple Storage Mod by tom5454 both turn a room of chests into one searchable inventory, but they get there differently. This comparison helps you pick the right one for your loader, playstyle and modpack.
The short answer
Pick Simple Storage Network if you play on Forge or NeoForge and want cable-based automation with import and export built in. Pick Tom's Simple Storage if you play on Fabric, want the lightest possible setup, or like connecting inventories through a single connector block.
How each mod connects storage
Simple Storage Network
A network root sits at the centre. Cables branch out, and link cables attach individual chests. Import and export cables add automation on the same network.
Tom's Simple Storage
An inventory connector gathers adjacent chests and chests reached through inventory cables. A storage terminal or crafting terminal then shows everything. Wireless terminals add remote access.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Simple Storage Network | Tom's Simple Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Loaders | Forge, NeoForge | Forge, NeoForge, Fabric |
| Crafting grid in terminal | Yes | Yes (crafting terminal) |
| Remote access | Inventory and crafting remotes | Wireless terminals |
| Built-in import/export | Yes, filtered cables | Limited; pairs well with hoppers |
| Power required | No | No |
Performance and pack fit
Small survival worlds
Both mods are light. Tom's has fewer moving parts, which some players prefer for vanilla-plus packs.
Automation-heavy packs
Simple Storage Network's filtered import and export cables handle machine feeding without an extra mod, which makes it a natural hub for tech packs.
Learning curve
Tom's is quicker to understand on day one: one connector, one terminal. Simple Storage Network asks you to learn a few cable types, but pays that back with more control.
Can you run both?
You can install both in one pack, but running two storage systems in one base usually creates confusion. Choose one as your main network.
Our verdict
For most Forge and NeoForge players, Simple Storage Network is the stronger all-rounder. Fabric players should go with Tom's. Either way, see our download page for official links and the full alternatives table for bigger systems like Refined Storage and AE2.