Feature Comparison
A side-by-side comparison of Vanilla SexLab, SexLab Utilities+ (SLU+), and SexLab P+ (SLP+).
Comparison Table
| Feature | Vanilla SexLab | SLU+ | SLP+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mod Compatibility | Full backwards compatibility | Full backwards compatibility | Most mods compatible* |
| Speed | Slow | Faster | Extremely Fast |
| Animation Support | Requires SLAL | Requires SLAL | Uses SLSB (SLAL patches available) |
| Animation Registration | Manual in MCM, slow | Manual in MCM, slow | Automatic at startup, near-instant |
| MCM Settings | Import/export only | Import/export only | Save-agnostic, auto-loading |
| Voices | Standard, addons available | Standard, addons available | New voice engine** |
| Animation Limit | 1000 Human / 1000 Creature | 1250 (FOMOD option) | Unlimited*** |
| Orgasm Logic | On animation end | On animation end | Built-in: End, Scene-based, or Separate |
| Futa Support | Limited | Improved for SOS | Improved for TNG |
| Furniture Support | Very Limited | Improved | Improved |
| Devious Devices | Built-in | Enhanced filters | Limited support with DDNG |
Notes
* Mod Compatibility
Most mods that don’t modify core SexLab scripts will work. See Incompatible Mods for exceptions.
** Voice Packs
The new voice engine is not compatible with vanilla SexLab voice packs. P+-compatible voice packs are available on the Discord.
*** Animation Limit Details
P+ has no hard limit on animations. However, mods using the legacy sslBaseAnimation class can only access the first 1000 human and 1000 creature animations (2000 total).
Built-in Features
SLP+ includes functionality that requires separate mods with vanilla SexLab:
| Feature | Vanilla SexLab | SLP+ |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Orgasm System | Requires SLSO | Built-in |
| Fast Animation Search | Requires SLAS | Made redundant |
| Grass Clipping Fix | Requires SLGP | Made redundant |
| Smooth Expressions | Requires Smooth Expressions | Built-in |
Performance Comparison
Animation Registration
| Framework | Time to Register 500 Animations |
|---|---|
| Vanilla SexLab | Several minutes |
| SLU+ | Faster, still noticeable |
| SLP+ | Near-instant (automatic) |
Scene Startup
| Framework | Time to Start Scene |
|---|---|
| Vanilla SexLab | Noticeable delay (1-3 seconds) |
| SLU+ | Reduced delay |
| SLP+ | Immediate |
Orgasm System Comparison
Vanilla SexLab + SLSO
- Requires separate mod
- Widget support
- Minigame available
- Additional Papyrus overhead
SLP+ Built-in System
- Completely rewritten enjoyment logic
- 3D physics data detects interaction types
- Stage-specific and position-specific tags drive enjoyment
- Fully customizable via Settings Reference
- SLSO events maintained for backwards compatibility
- Widget support available naively as well as through an optional patch
- An optional and highly customizable minigame with its buffs and penalties
Choosing the Right Framework
Choose Vanilla SexLab if:
- You need maximum mod compatibility
- You use mods known to be incompatible with P+
- You prefer a stable, well-established framework
Choose SLU+ if:
- You want improvements over vanilla
- You need full backwards compatibility
- You’re not ready to switch to SLSB
Choose SLP+ if:
- You want the best performance
- You need more than 1000 animations
- You want modern features built-in
- You’re starting fresh or willing to migrate