Music Presence vs Vesktop
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Music Presence
8.0Discord music status that works with any media player
Vesktop
8.0Custom Discord App
| Metric | Music Presence | Vesktop |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication | Communication |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 70 | 542 |
| 90-day Installs | 216 | 1.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 965 | 4.4K |
| Version | 2.3.5 | 1.6.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.6K | 7.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 81 | 366 |
| Open Issues | 43 | 63 |
| License | NOASSERTION | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 15, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Reviews
Music Presence
Music Presence updates your Discord status with your current music playback from any media player, offering rich presence details and last.fm scrobbling. It's a versatile tool for Discord users who enjoy sharing their listening experiences.
Updates Discord status with your current music playback from any media player.
Pros
- + Compatible with any media player
- + Rich presence support
- + Last.fm scrobbling integration
Cons
- - No auto-updates feature
- - Some open issues remain
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.