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Matterhorn vs Vesktop

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Matterhorn

7.5
Communication

Unix terminal client for Mattermost

Vesktop

8.0
Communication

Custom Discord App

Metric Matterhorn Vesktop
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 7.5 8.0
30-day Installs 11 542
90-day Installs 34 1.5K
365-day Installs 118 4.4K
Version 90000.1.1 1.6.5
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.1K 7.6K
GitHub Forks 80 366
Open Issues 22 63
License BSD-3-Clause GPL-3.0
Language Haskell TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Mar 31, 2025

Reviews

Matterhorn

Matterhorn is a terminal-based client for Mattermost, offering a feature-rich experience for users who prefer command-line tools. It supports various integrations and is ideal for developers and power users looking for a distraction-free chat interface.

Provides a terminal interface for Mattermost chat platform.

Pros

  • + Feature-rich and highly customizable
  • + Terminal-based interface for power users
  • + Strong community support and active development

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Niche appeal may limit broader adoption

Vesktop

Vesktop is a custom-built Discord application that offers improved performance and enhanced Linux support. It aims to provide a more optimized and feature-rich experience for users who prioritize a smooth and tailored Discord client.

Vesktop is a custom-built Discord application designed for better performance and enhanced Linux support.

Pros

  • + Improved performance and better Linux support compared to the official Discord client.
  • + Open-source under GPL-3.0, allowing for customization and transparency.
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates and a strong community following.

Cons

  • - Lack of direct community discussion on platforms like Reddit or Hacker News may limit troubleshooting resources.
  • - Some performance issues with screen-sharing remain unresolved despite being closed as wontfix or upstream issues.