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PlayOnMac vs XQuartz
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PlayOnMac
7.0Allows installation and use of software designed for Windows
XQuartz
7.0Open-source version of the X.Org X Window System
| Metric | PlayOnMac | XQuartz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 92 | 6.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 298 | 21.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.1K | 97.8K |
| Version | 4.4.4 | 2.8.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 996 |
| GitHub Forks | — | 69 |
| Open Issues | — | 83 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Feb 26, 2014 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
PlayOnMac
PlayOnMac enables Mac users to install and run Windows software seamlessly. Its user-friendly interface and cross-platform capabilities make it ideal for those needing Windows applications on macOS.
Enables the installation and execution of Windows software on macOS.
Pros
- + User-friendly interface for ease of use
- + Cross-platform compatibility for running Windows apps
- + Open-source, allowing customization and transparency
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature requiring manual checks
- - Performance variability depending on Windows applications
XQuartz
XQuartz provides essential X11 support for macOS, enabling developers to use Unix-based tools. While it supports Apple Silicon and is actively maintained, it faces some performance and compatibility issues.
XQuartz acts as an X11 server and client libraries for macOS, facilitating the use of Unix graphical applications.
Pros
- + Supports Apple Silicon
- + Actively maintained
- + Widely used by developers
Cons
- - Performance issues with macOS
- - Unresolved bugs