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Stella vs kitty

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Stella

7.0
Games

Multi-platform Atari 2600 Emulator

kitty

8.0
Developer Tools

GPU-based terminal emulator

Metric Stella kitty
Category Games Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 7 4.1K
90-day Installs 21 14.3K
365-day Installs 57 58.7K
Version 7.0 0.46.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 724 31.8K
GitHub Forks 126 1.3K
Open Issues 109 20
License GPL-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language C Python
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Stella

Stella is a robust multi-platform emulator for Atari 2600 games, offering accurate and performance-driven emulation. It appeals to retro gaming enthusiasts and those looking to experience classic Atari titles on modern systems.

Emulates Atari 2600 games on multiple platforms.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Highly accurate emulation
  • + Active development
  • + Open-source

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Significant number of open issues

kitty

kitty is a high-performance, GPU-based terminal emulator designed for developers who demand speed and features. It offers cross-platform support, advanced customization, and efficient rendering, making it ideal for power users and those who spend significant time in the terminal.

kitty serves as a terminal emulator that leverages GPU acceleration for enhanced performance and rendering capabilities.

Pros

  • + GPU acceleration for fast and smooth rendering
  • + Feature-rich with extensive customization options
  • + Active development and strong community support

Cons

  • - No auto-updates feature
  • - Some competition from alternatives like Alacritty