DjView vs Remote Viewer
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
DjView
6.0DjVu viewer and browser plugin
Remote Viewer
5.0Connect to virtual machines using SPICE
| Metric | DjView | Remote Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 43 | 280 |
| 90-day Installs | 141 | 907 |
| 365-day Installs | 825 | 4.0K |
| Version | 4.12,3.5.29 | 0.5.7-1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 8 | 29 |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 2 |
| Open Issues | - | 4 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | — |
| Language | C++ | Vim script |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8mo ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Nov 22, 2013 | Oct 16, 2015 |
Reviews
DjView
DjView is a specialized viewer for DjVu files, offering a browser plugin and standalone application for technical documentation. It supports annotations, zooming, and navigation, making it ideal for users working with scanned documents or technical manuals.
DjView is a viewer and browser plugin for DjVu files, enabling users to open, navigate, and annotate DjVu documents.
Pros
- + Supports DjVu files, a format ideal for scanned documents and technical manuals.
- + Includes a browser plugin for viewing DjVu files directly in web browsers.
- + Free and open-source under GPL-2.0, with cross-platform support.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual installation of new versions.
- - Limited community activity and support.
Remote Viewer
Remote Viewer is a niche macOS application designed for connecting to virtual machines using the SPICE protocol. It provides a straightforward tool for managing virtualized environments, particularly beneficial for developers and IT professionals working with VMs.
Enables connection to virtual machines using the SPICE protocol for remote management.
Pros
- + Free and open-source tool for VM management.
- + Supports the SPICE protocol for remote access.
- + Lightweight and potentially useful for niche users.
Cons
- - No auto-updates and inactive development since 2019.
- - Unknown license creates legal uncertainties.
- - Sparse community engagement and low GitHub activity.