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Moonlight vs Transmission

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Moonlight

8.0
Games

GameStream client

Transmission

7.0
Utilities

Open-source BitTorrent client

Metric Moonlight Transmission
Category Games Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 992 2.2K
90-day Installs 2.9K 7.0K
365-day Installs 8.7K 25.4K
Version 6.1.0 4.1.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 16.4K 14.4K
GitHub Forks 993 1.4K
Open Issues 511 745
License GPL-3.0 NOASSERTION
Language C++ C++
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 19, 2012

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

Transmission

Transmission is a reliable open-source BitTorrent client known for its efficiency and simplicity, making it ideal for users seeking a lightweight, no-frills torrenting experience. It supports cross-platform functionality and offers strong customization options for advanced users.

Transmission allows users to download and share files using the BitTorrent protocol.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Lightweight and resource-efficient
  • + Cross-platform support

Cons

  • - Basic user interface
  • - Occasional security vulnerabilities