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START vs Moonlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
START
6.0Tencent cloud gaming platform
Moonlight
8.0GameStream client
| Metric | START | Moonlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 50 | 992 |
| 90-day Installs | 150 | 2.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 474 | 8.7K |
| Version | 0.301.22466 | 6.1.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | 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 | Jan 11, 2021 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
START
START is a cloud gaming platform by Tencent, offering remote gameplay access through their ecosystem. It benefits gamers who want to play without high-end hardware, providing a convenient way to enjoy games via the cloud.
START allows users to play games remotely using Tencent's cloud gaming services.
Pros
- + Enables remote gaming without needing high-end hardware.
- + Integration with Tencent's extensive game library and ecosystem.
- + Auto-updates ensure the app stays current with the latest features and security patches.
Cons
- - Niche appeal, primarily targeting Tencent ecosystem users.
- - Potential latency issues depending on internet connectivity.
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