GTKWave vs XQuartz
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
GTKWave
6.0GTK+ based wave viewer
XQuartz
7.0Open-source version of the X.Org X Window System
| Metric | GTKWave | XQuartz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.2K | 6.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 4.0K | 21.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 15.0K | 97.8K |
| Version | 3.3.107 | 2.8.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 920 | 996 |
| GitHub Forks | 159 | 69 |
| Open Issues | 197 | 83 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | — |
| Language | C | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Jan 22, 2017 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
GTKWave
GTKWave is a versatile wave viewer supporting multiple file formats, ideal for hardware engineers and digital circuit designers. It offers a robust solution for viewing LXT, VZT, FST, and Verilog VCD files, making it an essential tool for those working with digital designs.
GTKWave displays waveform data from various file formats, enabling detailed analysis of digital circuits.
Pros
- + Supports multiple file formats for comprehensive waveform analysis
- + Open-source with active development, ensuring continued updates
- + Cross-platform compatibility, usable on Unix, Win32, and macOS
Cons
- - Known issues with launching on macOS Sonoma
- - High-DPI display issues affecting UI quality
XQuartz
XQuartz provides essential X11 support for macOS, enabling developers to use Unix-based tools. While it supports Apple Silicon and is actively maintained, it faces some performance and compatibility issues.
XQuartz acts as an X11 server and client libraries for macOS, facilitating the use of Unix graphical applications.
Pros
- + Supports Apple Silicon
- + Actively maintained
- + Widely used by developers
Cons
- - Performance issues with macOS
- - Unresolved bugs