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XDeck vs XQuartz

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

XDeck

7.0
Communication

TweetDeck-style X/Twitter client

XQuartz

7.0
Developer Tools

Open-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