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Gqrx vs CubicSDR

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Gqrx

8.0
Developer Tools

Software-defined radio receiver powered by GNU Radio and Qt

CubicSDR

8.0
Utilities

Cross-platform software-defined radio application

Metric Gqrx CubicSDR
Category Developer Tools Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 316 121
90-day Installs 1.0K 318
365-day Installs 5.3K 1.2K
Version 2.17.7 0.2.5
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.5K 2.2K
GitHub Forks 586 268
Open Issues 255 243
License GPL-3.0 GPL-2.0
Language C++ C++
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago 2y ago
First Seen Jul 25, 2013 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

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

CubicSDR

CubicSDR is a cross-platform software-defined radio application that supports various SDR devices, offering users a versatile tool for radio signal analysis and transmission. Its user-friendly interface and extensive device compatibility make it ideal for hobbyists, engineers, and professionals in the field of radio technology.

CubicSDR functions as a software-defined radio application, enabling users to receive and analyze radio signals using compatible hardware.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Wide range of supported SDR devices
  • + Active development and updates

Cons

  • - Crashes on macOS Sonoma
  • - No auto-update feature