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Halloy vs AnyDesk

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Halloy

8.0
Communication

IRC client

AnyDesk

6.5
Communication

Allows connection to a computer remotely

Metric Halloy AnyDesk
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 8.0 6.5
30-day Installs 280 1.7K
90-day Installs 831 5.2K
365-day Installs 2.9K 17.9K
Version 2026.6 9.7.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.9K 260
GitHub Forks 161 37
Open Issues 172 4
License GPL-3.0 Unlicense
Language Rust Batchfile
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 10mo ago
First Seen Apr 5, 2024 Apr 24, 2017

Reviews

Halloy

Halloy is a modern, sleek IRC client built with Rust, offering a cross-platform experience with a focus on simplicity and reliability. It's ideal for developers and IRC enthusiasts seeking a reliable and visually appealing chat application.

Halloy is a modern graphical IRC client that allows users to connect to IRC networks and communicate through channels and direct messages.

Pros

  • + Modern Rust-based design with a focus on performance and security
  • + Cross-platform availability with a consistent user experience
  • + Sleek and intuitive user interface

Cons

  • - Limited configuration options as noted in user feedback
  • - No auto-update feature

AnyDesk

AnyDesk is a peer-to-peer remote desktop tool known for its low-latency connections and real-time screen sharing. It supports cross-platform use and benefits IT professionals and remote workers who need efficient and reliable access to remote systems.

Enables remote access to other computers via a P2P connection.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Low-latency specialized codec
  • + Lightweight and efficient

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Recent security incidents