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LBRY Desktop vs Chrome Remote Desktop

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

LBRY Desktop

6.0
Browsers

Official client for LBRY, a decentralised file-sharing and payment network

Chrome Remote Desktop

7.0
Communication

Remotely access another computer through the Google Chrome browser

Metric LBRY Desktop Chrome Remote Desktop
Category Browsers Communication
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 3 174
90-day Installs 11 612
365-day Installs 30 1.9K
Version 0.53.9 147.0.7727.3
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 3.5K 16
GitHub Forks 414 10
Open Issues 615 1
License MIT MIT
Language JavaScript JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 2y ago
First Seen Feb 7, 2018 Apr 18, 2014

Reviews

LBRY Desktop

LBRY Desktop is a decentralized file-sharing and payment platform, offering a browser and wallet for LBRY's user-controlled content marketplace. It's ideal for privacy-conscious users and developers interested in blockchain technology.

Acts as a browser and wallet for the LBRY decentralized network, enabling file sharing and transactions.

Pros

  • + Decentralized platform
  • + Integrated browser and wallet
  • + Open-source with MIT license

Cons

  • - Low user installs
  • - High number of open issues
  • - Lack of community traction

Chrome Remote Desktop

Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access and control another computer directly through the Google Chrome browser, eliminating the need for third-party software. Built using Electron.js, it offers a free and cross-platform solution for remote access, leveraging Google's infrastructure for secure connections.

Enables remote access and control of another computer using the Google Chrome browser.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under MIT license.
  • + Cross-platform compatibility.
  • + Integration with Google accounts for secure access.
  • + No third-party software required for remote access.

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality.
  • - One open GitHub issue indicating potential bugs.
  • - Resource-intensive due to Electron.js framework.