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MultiViewer vs WebTorrent Desktop

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MultiViewer

6.0
Media & Design

Unofficial desktop client for F1 TV

WebTorrent Desktop

8.0
Media & Design

Torrent streaming application

Metric MultiViewer WebTorrent Desktop
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 17 135
90-day Installs 102 426
365-day Installs 251 1.7K
Version 2.7.2,410580316 0.24.0
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 28 10.0K
GitHub Forks 2 1.0K
Open Issues - 76
License MIT MIT
Language Lua JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 6y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Apr 7, 2016

Reviews

MultiViewer

MultiViewer is an unofficial desktop client for F1 TV, offering fans a way to watch live and on-demand content. It provides a streamlined viewing experience with potential multi-window functionality, appealing to F1 enthusiasts seeking a desktop alternative.

Streams F1 TV content on macOS.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under MIT license
  • + Supports macOS with auto-updates
  • + Potential for multi-window viewing

Cons

  • - Development has likely stalled
  • - No active community or recent updates

WebTorrent Desktop

WebTorrent Desktop is a streaming torrent client that allows users to watch or listen to content as it downloads, without waiting for the entire file to finish. It's open-source, cross-platform, and ideal for those who value privacy and flexibility in media consumption.

Streams torrents directly from the browser or desktop without requiring full downloads.

Pros

  • + Streams content as it downloads, saving time and bandwidth
  • + Open-source and privacy-focused, with no trackers needed
  • + Cross-platform support for Mac, Windows, and Linux

Cons

  • - No auto-updates, requiring manual checks for new versions
  • - Limited speed control options compared to traditional torrent clients