Xpra vs XQuartz
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Xpra
7.5Screen and application forwarding system
XQuartz
7.0Open-source version of the X.Org X Window System
| Metric | Xpra | XQuartz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 180 | 6.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 547 | 21.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.0K | 97.8K |
| Version | 6.4.3,0 | 2.8.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.7K | 996 |
| GitHub Forks | 221 | 69 |
| Open Issues | 309 | 83 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | — |
| Language | Python | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Jun 27, 2015 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
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