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XDeck vs XQuartz
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
XDeck
7.0TweetDeck-style X/Twitter client
XQuartz
7.0Open-source version of the X.Org X Window System
| Metric | XDeck | XQuartz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 171 | 6.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 171 | 21.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 171 | 97.8K |
| Version | 3.0 | 2.8.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 412 | 996 |
| GitHub Forks | 22 | 69 |
| Open Issues | 4 | 83 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Swift | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 21d ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Apr 26, 2026 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
XDeck
XDeck is a macOS Twitter client offering a TweetDeck-like experience with ad-blocking and customization features. It appeals to users seeking a clean, alternative interface for Twitter/X.
XDeck provides a Twitter client experience with a focus on ad-blocking and customization.
Pros
- + Open-source and MIT-licensed
- + Ad-free experience
- + Customizable interface
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some UI refresh issues reported
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