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Macast vs Beamer

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Macast

7.0
Media & Design

DLNA Media Renderer

Beamer

6.0
Media & Design

Desktop casting/streaming app for Apple TV and Chromecast

Metric Macast Beamer
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 6.0
30-day Installs 14 34
90-day Installs 74 95
365-day Installs 262 415
Version 0.7 4.2.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 6.8K 1.6K
GitHub Forks 427 154
Open Issues 44 118
License GPL-3.0 NOASSERTION
Language Python TeX
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 3mo ago
First Seen Mar 12, 2022 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Macast

Macast is a DLNA Media Renderer that allows seamless streaming of media from DLNA servers to your device. It supports various DLNA services and integrates with mpv for high-quality playback. Ideal for users seeking a reliable media streaming solution on macOS.

Macast functions as a DLNA renderer, enabling media streaming from DLNA servers to your device.

Pros

  • + Supports DLNA media streaming
  • + Integration with mpv for enhanced playback
  • + Cross-platform functionality

Cons

  • - No recent updates
  • - Open issues may affect reliability

Beamer

Beamer is a desktop casting and streaming application designed for Apple TV and Chromecast, offering a user-friendly interface for content sharing. It benefits users who frequently stream or cast media from their Mac to compatible devices.

Beamer allows users to cast content from their Mac to Apple TV and Chromecast devices.

Pros

  • + Compatible with Apple TV and Chromecast for seamless streaming.
  • + Auto-updates ensure the app remains current and secure.
  • + User-friendly interface for easy content sharing.

Cons

  • - Lack of community discussion or reviews.
  • - GitHub repository is unrelated to the app, causing potential confusion.