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Vine Server vs XQuartz
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Vine Server
6.0VNC server
XQuartz
7.0Open-source version of the X.Org X Window System
| Metric | Vine Server | XQuartz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 12 | 6.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 44 | 21.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 251 | 97.8K |
| Version | 5.3.2 | 2.8.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 222 | 996 |
| GitHub Forks | 74 | 69 |
| Open Issues | 34 | 83 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | C | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Vine Server
Vine Server is a VNC server for macOS, offering remote desktop capabilities. It's open-source and has a long-standing presence, though it may require troubleshooting for some issues.
Vine Server provides remote desktop access via VNC protocol on macOS.
Pros
- + Open-source and free
- + Long-standing project with established features
- + Supports multiple platforms
Cons
- - No automatic updates
- - Some open issues may affect functionality
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