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Beamer vs go-chromecast: catalog facts
Beamer	go-chromecast
Paid Paid software with a free download to try it first.	Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.
macOS	Windows, Command line
Plays MKV, AVI and other formats Apple TV cannot open natively Works with both Apple TV and Chromecast	Controls Chromecast and Google Home devices from the terminal Plays local media files and playlists
macOS only Paid licence required beyond the trial	Implements only part of the Cast command set Command-line only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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