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Nimbus vs NoMachine
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Nimbus
5.0Standalone IRCCloud desktop client
NoMachine
7.0Remote desktop software
| Metric | Nimbus | NoMachine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication | Communication |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 13 | 1.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 32 | 3.0K |
| Version | 0.8.0 | 9.4.14_1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 152 | — |
| GitHub Forks | 15 | — |
| Open Issues | 5 | — |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Objective-C | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 9y ago | — |
| First Seen | Feb 27, 2014 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
NoMachine
NoMachine offers a lightweight remote desktop solution ideal for accessing Linux and other operating systems. It excels in performance and ease of use, making it suitable for both personal and team collaboration needs.
Enables remote access to desktops and applications across different operating systems.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient remote desktop experience
- + Strong support for Linux and cross-platform compatibility
- + High performance with low bandwidth usage
- + Free tier available with sufficient features for many users
- + Integration with cloud and virtualization services
Cons
- - Interface may be less intuitive for some users
- - Free version has limitations in features