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WineHQ-stable vs XQuartz
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
WineHQ-stable
8.0Compatibility layer to run Windows applications
XQuartz
7.0Open-source version of the X.Org X Window System
| Metric | WineHQ-stable | XQuartz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8.8K | 6.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 28.5K | 21.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 145.6K | 97.8K |
| Version | 11.0_1 | 2.8.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 676 | 996 |
| GitHub Forks | 25 | 69 |
| Open Issues | 9 | 83 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
WineHQ-stable
WineHQ-stable is a compatibility layer that allows users to run Windows applications on macOS. It is particularly useful for developers and users who need specific Windows software without virtualization.
Enables running Windows applications on macOS.
Pros
- + Runs Windows applications natively on macOS
- + Open-source project with active contributions
- + No need for virtualization software
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues on Apple Silicon Macs
- - Unknown license and language details
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