Sunshine vs Lichess
Both in Games โ compared item by item
| Sunshine | Lichess | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | โ 41.5k | โ 18.8k |
| Language | C++ | Scala |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-22 |
| Usage | ๐ป Desktop | ๐ Online |
| Platforms | โ | โ |
| Category | Games | Games |
How to choose
- Only Sunshine supports a desktop app.
- Only Lichess supports online use.
- Sunshine has a clearly larger community (41.5k vs 18.8k), so answers, plugins and tutorials are easier to find.
- Different licenses (GPL-3.0 vs AGPL-3.0) โ check the terms before commercial use.