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Nimbus vs AnyDesk

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Nimbus

5.0
Communication

Standalone IRCCloud desktop client

AnyDesk

6.5
Communication

Allows connection to a computer remotely

Metric Nimbus AnyDesk
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 5.0 6.5
30-day Installs 5 1.7K
90-day Installs 13 5.2K
365-day Installs 32 17.9K
Version 0.8.0 9.7.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 152 260
GitHub Forks 15 37
Open Issues 5 4
License MIT Unlicense
Language Objective-C Batchfile
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago 10mo ago
First Seen Feb 27, 2014 Apr 24, 2017

Reviews

Nimbus

Nimbus is a standalone IRCCloud desktop client offering a dedicated IRC experience. It supports multiple networks and provides essential IRC features, ideal for users who prefer direct IRC access over browser-based solutions.

Nimbus connects to IRCCloud, enabling users to access IRC networks directly from their desktop.

Pros

  • + Standalone client for direct IRC access
  • + Supports multiple IRC networks
  • + Open-source with MIT license

Cons

  • - Inactive development since 2016
  • - Niche audience due to IRC's limited popularity

AnyDesk

AnyDesk is a peer-to-peer remote desktop tool known for its low-latency connections and real-time screen sharing. It supports cross-platform use and benefits IT professionals and remote workers who need efficient and reliable access to remote systems.

Enables remote access to other computers via a P2P connection.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Low-latency specialized codec
  • + Lightweight and efficient

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Recent security incidents