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Moonlight vs NVIDIA GeForce NOW
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Moonlight
8.0GameStream client
NVIDIA GeForce NOW
6.0Cloud gaming platform
| Metric | Moonlight | NVIDIA GeForce NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 992 | 324 |
| 90-day Installs | 2.9K | 1.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 8.7K | 4.6K |
| Version | 6.1.0 | 2.0.84.124 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 16.4K | — |
| GitHub Forks | 993 | — |
| Open Issues | 511 | — |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | C++ | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | — |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 15, 2017 |
Reviews
Moonlight
Moonlight is a GameStream client enabling gamers to stream games from a remote server to their devices. It supports multiple platforms, including macOS, Linux, Windows, and Steam Link, making it ideal for cross-platform gaming experiences.
Streams games from a remote server to your device.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for various devices
- + Active development with regular updates
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some ongoing issues on macOS
NVIDIA GeForce NOW
NVIDIA GeForce NOW is a cloud gaming platform that allows users to stream high-quality games without the need for powerful local hardware. It offers a library of games accessible via subscription, targeting gamers who want to play without significant upfront costs or hardware requirements.
Enables users to stream games over the internet using a cloud-based service.
Pros
- + Affordable subscription model at $5 per month.
- + Cloud-based gaming eliminates the need for high-end local hardware.
- + Support for features like Variable Refresh Rate for smoother gameplay.
Cons
- - Limited content library with occasional title losses.
- - Usage capped at 100 hours per month for some users.