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obs-websocket vs Moonlight

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

obs-websocket

8.0
Developer Tools

Remote-control OBS Studio through WebSockets

Moonlight

8.0
Games

GameStream client

Metric obs-websocket Moonlight
Category Developer Tools Games
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 4 988
90-day Installs 18 2.9K
365-day Installs 211 8.8K
Version 5.0.1 6.1.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 4.3K 16.4K
GitHub Forks 742 993
Open Issues 142 511
License GPL-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language C++ C++
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 7, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

obs-websocket

obs-websocket allows remote control of OBS Studio via WebSockets, enabling real-time automation and integration with other applications. It's ideal for streamers, content creators, and developers looking to enhance OBS workflows.

Enables remote control of OBS Studio through WebSockets for automation and integration.

Pros

  • + Enables real-time remote control of OBS Studio
  • + Efficient WebSockets for low-latency communication
  • + Open-source with active community support

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited macOS support details

Moonlight

Moonlight is a GameStream client enabling gamers to stream games from a remote server to their devices. It supports multiple platforms, including macOS, Linux, Windows, and Steam Link, making it ideal for cross-platform gaming experiences.

Streams games from a remote server to your device.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for various devices
  • + Active development with regular updates
  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some ongoing issues on macOS