XQuartz vs Mono
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
XQuartz
7.0Open-source version of the X.Org X Window System
Mono
7.0Open source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework
| Metric | XQuartz | Mono |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 6.9K | 644 |
| 90-day Installs | 21.8K | 1.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 97.8K | 11.7K |
| Version | 2.8.5 | 6.12.0.206 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 996 | 11.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 69 | 3.8K |
| Open Issues | 83 | 2.3K |
| License | — | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Shell | C# |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 20, 2013 |
Reviews
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
Mono
Mono is an open-source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework, enabling developers to run and build .NET applications on macOS. It provides a robust environment for cross-platform .NET development, supported by an active community.
Mono provides a runtime environment and development tools for .NET applications on macOS.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Open-source
- + Essential for .NET development on macOS
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - High number of open issues