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Shadow vs Moonlight

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Shadow

7.0
Cloud & Storage

Online virtualised computer

Moonlight

8.0
Games

GameStream client

Metric Shadow Moonlight
Category Cloud & Storage Games
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 31 992
90-day Installs 96 2.9K
365-day Installs 300 8.7K
Version 9.9.10388 6.1.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 16.4K
GitHub Forks 993
Open Issues 511
License GPL-3.0
Language C++
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen May 13, 2019 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Shadow

Shadow is an online virtualized computer that provides remote access to powerful computing resources. It is ideal for developers, designers, and anyone needing scalable computational power without local hardware upgrades.

Shadow allows users to access remote computing resources for virtualized environments.

Pros

  • + Provides scalable remote computing resources
  • + Cross-platform compatibility
  • + Eliminates the need for local hardware upgrades

Cons

  • - Requires a stable internet connection
  • - Potential privacy concerns with remote data processing

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