Nimbus vs Textual
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Nimbus
5.0Standalone IRCCloud desktop client
Textual
7.5Application for interacting with Internet Relay Chat (IRC) chatrooms
| Metric | Nimbus | Textual |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication | Communication |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 94 |
| 90-day Installs | 13 | 288 |
| 365-day Installs | 32 | 1.1K |
| Version | 0.8.0 | 7.2.6,65222a260 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 152 | 1.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 15 | 270 |
| Open Issues | 5 | 26 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 9y ago | 7mo 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
Textual
Textual is a modern IRC client for macOS offering a sleek interface with support for multiple chatrooms, nick highlighting, and integration with services like GitHub. It's ideal for developers and community members who rely on IRC for communication and collaboration.
Textual provides a graphical interface for interacting with Internet Relay Chat (IRC) chatrooms, allowing users to participate in real-time discussions and manage multiple channels.
Pros
- + Actively maintained with frequent updates
- + Modern user interface with dark mode support
- + Integration with GitHub and other services
Cons
- - Unknown license status
- - Limited community discussion