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fx_cast Bridge vs Ungoogled Chromium

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

fx_cast Bridge

8.0
Utilities

Bridge helper for fx_cast Firefox extension to enable Chromecast support

Ungoogled Chromium

7.0
Browsers

Google Chromium, sans integration with Google

Metric fx_cast Bridge Ungoogled Chromium
Category Utilities Browsers
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 28 2.5K
90-day Installs 109 6.5K
365-day Installs 544 22.2K
Version 0.3.0 147.0.7727.116-1.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.0K 608
GitHub Forks 72 88
Open Issues 57 16
License MIT BSD-3-Clause
Language TypeScript Shell
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Feb 24, 2023 Oct 1, 2016

Reviews

fx_cast Bridge

fx_cast Bridge enables Chromecast support in Firefox, a feature not natively supported. It serves as a bridge for the fx_cast extension, allowing users to cast content from Firefox to Chromecast devices. Ideal for Firefox users seeking Chromecast functionality.

Enables Chromecast support in Firefox by bridging the fx_cast extension with Chromecast devices.

Pros

  • + Enables Chromecast support in Firefox, addressing a niche but useful functionality.
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates and contributions.
  • + Strong community interest as evidenced by 2011 GitHub stars.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates may require manual checks for updates.
  • - Some unresolved issues, such as casting functionality being greyed out, could affect usability.

Ungoogled Chromium

Ungoogled Chromium offers a privacy-focused alternative to Google's Chrome, removing Google integration for enhanced control. It's ideal for users who prefer open-source browsers without corporate tracking.

Provides a web browser based on Chromium without Google services.

Pros

  • + Enhanced privacy
  • + Customizable experience
  • + Open-source

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Missing some features