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Steam++ vs Moonlight

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Steam++

8.0
Utilities

Steam helper tools

Moonlight

8.0
Games

GameStream client

Metric Steam++ Moonlight
Category Utilities Games
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 13 988
90-day Installs 56 2.9K
365-day Installs 191 8.8K
Version 3.1.0 6.1.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 24.7K 16.4K
GitHub Forks 1.6K 993
Open Issues 1.1K 511
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language C# C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Jan 21, 2022 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Steam++

Steam++ is a comprehensive toolkit for Steam users, offering features like game management, cloud sync, and integration with third-party apps. It benefits gamers seeking enhanced customization and control over their Steam experience.

Steam++ provides a suite of tools to enhance and manage Steam functionality, including game backups and cloud synchronization.

Pros

  • + Rich feature set for Steam users
  • + Open-source with strong community support
  • + Active development and maintenance

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Some users report SSL-related issues

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