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EDFbrowser vs Sloth

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

EDFbrowser

6.0
Science

EDF+ and BDF+ viewer and toolbox

Sloth

8.0
Developer Tools

Displays all open files and sockets in use by all running processes

Metric EDFbrowser Sloth
Category Science Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 18 197
90-day Installs 69 446
365-day Installs 308 1.9K
Version 1.84,81b147ef06488445bd7ef8fe4b036648 3.6
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 16 8.8K
GitHub Forks 38 168
Open Issues - 3
License NOASSERTION BSD-3-Clause
Language Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 12y ago 5mo ago
First Seen Apr 6, 2020 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

EDFbrowser

EDFbrowser is a specialized viewer and toolbox for EDF+ and BDF+ files, particularly useful for analyzing timeseries data like EEG, EMG, and ECG. It offers a comprehensive set of tools for researchers and professionals in neuroscience and related fields.

EDFbrowser visualizes and analyzes EDF+ and BDF+ files, providing tools for timeseries data analysis.

Pros

  • + Open-source and multiplatform support
  • + Comprehensive tools for EDF+ and BDF+ file analysis
  • + Useful for specialized fields like neuroscience and biomedical research

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Inactive development since 2014
  • - Unclear licensing terms

Sloth

Sloth is a powerful macOS utility that provides a graphical interface for viewing all open files, directories, sockets, and other system resources in use by running processes. It offers real-time monitoring and filtering capabilities, making it an essential tool for developers and system administrators who need to troubleshoot or understand system resource usage.

Sloth displays all open files, directories, sockets, pipes, and devices in use by running processes on macOS.

Pros

  • + Provides a user-friendly GUI for system resource monitoring, making it accessible to both developers and non-technical users.
  • + Real-time updates and filtering capabilities enhance its utility for troubleshooting and system analysis.
  • + Open-source with a permissive BSD-3-Clause license, fostering community contributions and transparency.

Cons

  • - The app icon display issue on certain macOS versions may affect user experience.
  • - While the GUI is helpful, some users might prefer the command-line functionality of lsof.