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OneCast vs Moonlight

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OneCast

5.0
Games

Xbox remote play

Moonlight

8.0
Games

GameStream client

Metric OneCast Moonlight
Category Games Games
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs 11 992
90-day Installs 29 2.9K
365-day Installs 126 8.7K
Version 3.4 6.1.0
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1 16.4K
GitHub Forks 3 993
Open Issues - 511
License GPL-3.0
Language JavaScript C++
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 7, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

OneCast

OneCast enables Xbox remote play on macOS, offering a unique way to stream games from an Xbox console to a Mac. It provides a simple web-based interface for gaming on a desktop, ideal for Xbox owners looking to game on their Macs.

Enables remote play functionality for Xbox consoles on macOS devices through a web interface.

Pros

  • + Unique feature for Xbox remote play on macOS
  • + Cross-platform compatibility with Xbox consoles
  • + Free and open-source

Cons

  • - Limited community support and engagement
  • - Potential instability due to low update frequency

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