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Chiaki vs Moonlight

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Chiaki

7.0
Games

PlayStation remote play client

Moonlight

8.0
Games

GameStream client

Metric Chiaki Moonlight
Category Games Games
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 9 992
90-day Installs 56 2.9K
365-day Installs 313 8.7K
Version 2.2.0 6.1.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.2K 16.4K
GitHub Forks 366 993
Open Issues 125 511
License GPL-3.0
Language C++
Last GitHub Commit 5y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Sep 27, 2019 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Chiaki

Chiaki is a free and open-source PlayStation remote play client that enables cross-platform gaming, allowing users to stream PS4 and PS5 games to their Mac. It stands out as a cost-effective alternative to official PlayStation apps, appealing to gamers who prefer flexibility and customization.

Enables remote play of PS4 and PS5 games on a Mac.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source software
  • + Cross-platform support for various devices
  • + Active community and developer engagement

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some open issues remain unresolved

Moonlight

Moonlight is a GameStream client enabling gamers to stream games from a remote server to their devices. It supports multiple platforms, including macOS, Linux, Windows, and Steam Link, making it ideal for cross-platform gaming experiences.

Streams games from a remote server to your device.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for various devices
  • + Active development with regular updates
  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some ongoing issues on macOS