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airtrash vs OpenMTP

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

airtrash

6.0
Utilities

Clone of Apple's Airdrop - easy P2P file transfer

OpenMTP

8.0
Utilities

Android file transfer

Metric airtrash OpenMTP
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3 1.8K
90-day Installs 6 4.6K
365-day Installs 26 15.6K
Version 1.0.0 3.2.25
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 96 6.3K
GitHub Forks 5 250
Open Issues 12 159
License MIT MIT
Language C++ JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 8mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jan 26, 2020

Reviews

airtrash

airtrash is an open-source alternative to AirDrop, enabling peer-to-peer file sharing across devices. It's built using a mix of Electron, Node.js, and C++, making it a cross-platform solution for developers and users seeking a reliable file-sharing tool.

Enables peer-to-peer file sharing across devices, similar to AirDrop.

Pros

  • + Open-source alternative to AirDrop.
  • + Cross-platform support thanks to Electron.
  • + MIT license allows for broad usage and modification.

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-updates, which may hinder timely improvements.
  • - Not as feature-rich as native AirDrop.

OpenMTP

OpenMTP is a feature-rich Android file transfer application for macOS, offering advanced capabilities beyond the default Android File Transfer. It supports seamless file transfers, sync modes, and is ideal for users needing reliable and efficient Android file management on macOS.

Enables file transfer between Android devices and macOS systems.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform compatibility with advanced features for macOS users
  • + Feature-rich with options like sync mode and file grouping
  • + Open-source with MIT license, fostering community contribution

Cons

  • - Lacks support for Garmin devices despite a closed enhancement request
  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates