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ChronyControl vs SSHFS

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ChronyControl

6.0
System Tools

Install and configure chronyd

SSHFS

8.0
System Tools

Network filesystem client to connect to SSH servers

Metric ChronyControl SSHFS
Category System Tools System Tools
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 19 624
90-day Installs 48 1.2K
365-day Installs 237 1.2K
Version 1.6.2 3.7.5
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 7.4K
GitHub Forks 536
Open Issues 51
License GPL-2.0
Language C
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 May 14, 2026

Reviews

ChronyControl

ChronyControl simplifies the installation and configuration of chronyd, making precise time synchronization accessible. It benefits system administrators and developers who require accurate timekeeping.

Installs and configures chronyd for time synchronization.

Pros

  • + Simplifies chronyd setup
  • + Graphical user interface for easy management
  • + Auto-updates for the latest features

Cons

  • - Low community traction
  • - Appeals to a niche audience

SSHFS

SSHFS enables users to mount remote filesystems over SSH, making it ideal for developers and system administrators. It offers seamless integration with macOS and is maintained as an open-source project with active community support.

Mounts remote filesystems via SSH connections.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Open-source and community-driven
  • + Seamless macOS integration

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Primarily command-line interface