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GameHub vs Moonlight

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

GameHub

6.0
Games

Compatibility layer for running Windows and Steam games

Moonlight

8.0
Games

GameStream client

Metric GameHub Moonlight
Category Games Games
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 231 2.3K
90-day Installs 348 5.1K
365-day Installs 348 12.9K
Version 0.8.508 6.1.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.8K 16.4K
GitHub Forks 205 993
Open Issues 272 511
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language Vala C++
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 6mo ago
First Seen Jul 25, 2026 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

GameHub

GameHub is a compatibility layer designed to run Windows and Steam games on macOS and Linux. It offers a unified library for managing games across platforms, benefiting gamers who want to play Windows titles without switching devices.

GameHub enables running Windows and Steam games on macOS and Linux systems.

Pros

  • + Provides a unified library for game management across platforms
  • + Supports cross-platform gaming on macOS and Linux
  • + Open-source with a GPL-3.0 license

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited community engagement and discussion

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