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GOG Galaxy vs Moonlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
GOG Galaxy
7.0Game client
Moonlight
8.0GameStream client
| Metric | GOG Galaxy | Moonlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 170 | 992 |
| 90-day Installs | 482 | 2.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.1K | 8.7K |
| Version | 2.0.98.44 | 6.1.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 16.4K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 993 |
| Open Issues | — | 511 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
GOG Galaxy
GOG Galaxy is a game client designed for managing and playing games purchased from GOG. It offers features like game management, updates, and cloud saving, making it ideal for gamers who use the GOG platform.
Manages and plays games purchased from GOG.
Pros
- + Official client optimized for GOG games
- + Handles updates and installations smoothly
- + Cross-platform support
Cons
- - Security vulnerability in 2020
- - Potential lack of recent updates
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