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Xpra vs Parsec

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Xpra

7.5
System Tools

Screen and application forwarding system

Parsec

6.0
Productivity

Remote desktop

Metric Xpra Parsec
Category System Tools Productivity
AI Score 7.5 6.0
30-day Installs 180 524
90-day Installs 547 1.7K
365-day Installs 2.0K 5.3K
Version 6.4.3,0 150-103a
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.7K 881
GitHub Forks 221 99
Open Issues 309 53
License GPL-2.0 NOASSERTION
Language Python Haskell
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 10mo ago
First Seen Jun 27, 2015 Jan 27, 2018

Reviews

Xpra

Xpra enables screen and application forwarding across different platforms, allowing users to remotely access and resume applications without losing their sessions. It's particularly useful for developers and system administrators who need persistent remote application access.

Forwards applications and screens, enabling remote access and resumption of sessions.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for X11, macOS, and Windows
  • + Persistent remote application sessions that can be resumed
  • + Open-source with active community contributions

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates for the Homebrew cask
  • - Complex setup may deter less experienced users

Parsec

Parsec is a remote desktop application that offers open-source solutions for remote access, particularly beneficial for users preferring open-source tools. It supports remote control of other computers, enhancing productivity for remote work scenarios.

Parsec allows users to remotely access and control other computers, facilitating remote work and collaboration.

Pros

  • + Open-source
  • + Remote desktop functionality
  • + Acquired by Unity

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Potential performance issues