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Printopia vs XQuartz
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Printopia
7.0AirPrint to any printer
XQuartz
7.0Open-source version of the X.Org X Window System
| Metric | Printopia | XQuartz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 10 | 6.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 27 | 21.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 91 | 97.8K |
| Version | 3.0.23 | 2.8.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | 996 |
| GitHub Forks | - | 69 |
| Open Issues | - | 83 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | Java | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Sep 10, 2016 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Printopia
Printopia extends AirPrint functionality, enabling users to print to any printer using standard protocols. It supports a wide range of printers and offers print queue management.
Converts AirPrint requests to standard printing protocols for broader compatibility.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Broad printer compatibility
- + Seamless macOS integration
Cons
- - Low GitHub activity
- - No auto-update feature
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