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flrig vs Gqrx

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

flrig

6.0
Communication

Ham radio rig control

Gqrx

8.0
Developer Tools

Software-defined radio receiver powered by GNU Radio and Qt

Metric flrig Gqrx
Category Communication Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 12 316
90-day Installs 34 1.0K
365-day Installs 179 5.3K
Version 2.0.10 2.17.7
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 25 3.5K
GitHub Forks 11 586
Open Issues 5 255
License GPL-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language C++ C++
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 4mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jul 25, 2013

Reviews

flrig

Flrig is a Ham radio rig control application designed for amateur radio enthusiasts to manage their transceivers. It offers essential features for controlling various radio models, making it beneficial for users looking to streamline their radio operations.

Controls amateur radio transceivers through a user-friendly interface.

Pros

  • + Open-source, allowing for customization and transparency.
  • + Supports multiple radio models, catering to diverse user needs.
  • + Active development with recent commits addressing issues.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates, requiring manual checks for updates.
  • - Limited community engagement, potentially affecting support and contributions.

Gqrx

Gqrx is a powerful software-defined radio receiver that enables users to explore and analyze radio frequencies. It's ideal for ham radio enthusiasts, electronics hobbyists, and anyone interested in monitoring and decoding radio signals.

Gqrx allows users to receive and analyze radio signals across a wide range of frequencies using their computer.

Pros

  • + Powerful tool for software-defined radio applications
  • + Open-source under GPL-3.0, promoting transparency and customization
  • + Supports a wide range of hardware for versatile use

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual updates
  • - Past macOS compatibility issues, though resolved