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Overlayed vs Vesktop

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Overlayed

7.0
Communication

Modern, open-source, and free voice chat overlay for Discord

Vesktop

8.0
Communication

Custom Discord App

Metric Overlayed Vesktop
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 13 542
90-day Installs 44 1.5K
365-day Installs 142 4.4K
Version 0.6.2 1.6.5
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 618 7.6K
GitHub Forks 32 366
Open Issues 22 63
License AGPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language TypeScript TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 8mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Nov 23, 2023 Mar 31, 2025

Reviews

Overlayed

Overlayed is a modern, open-source voice chat overlay for Discord, offering a sleek and free experience for users seeking enhanced voice chat capabilities. It supports multiple platforms, including Mac, Linux, and Windows, making it versatile for a wide audience.

Provides a voice chat overlay for Discord, enhancing the user experience with a modern design.

Pros

  • + Modern and sleek design
  • + Open-source and free
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Active developer community

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited community discussion

Vesktop

Vesktop is a custom-built Discord application that offers improved performance and enhanced Linux support. It aims to provide a more optimized and feature-rich experience for users who prioritize a smooth and tailored Discord client.

Vesktop is a custom-built Discord application designed for better performance and enhanced Linux support.

Pros

  • + Improved performance and better Linux support compared to the official Discord client.
  • + Open-source under GPL-3.0, allowing for customization and transparency.
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates and a strong community following.

Cons

  • - Lack of direct community discussion on platforms like Reddit or Hacker News may limit troubleshooting resources.
  • - Some performance issues with screen-sharing remain unresolved despite being closed as wontfix or upstream issues.