Skip to content
cask.news
← Browse all apps

OpenRGB vs Moonlight

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenRGB

7.0
Utilities

Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software

Moonlight

8.0
Games

GameStream client

Metric OpenRGB Moonlight
Category Utilities Games
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 44 992
90-day Installs 190 2.9K
365-day Installs 672 8.7K
Version 1.0rc2,0fca93e 6.1.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 25 16.4K
GitHub Forks 7 993
Open Issues 8 511
License GPL-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language Rust C++
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Jan 3, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

OpenRGB

OpenRGB is an open-source tool for controlling RGB lighting without manufacturer software, offering cross-platform support and customization for users with RGB hardware.

Controls RGB lighting devices using an open-source client library.

Pros

  • + Open-source and manufacturer-independent
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Free to use

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Some compilation/runtime issues

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