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FastDMG vs Raspberry Pi Imager
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
FastDMG
7.0Alternative to Apple's DiskImageMounter app
Raspberry Pi Imager
8.0Imaging utility to install operating systems to a microSD card
| Metric | FastDMG | Raspberry Pi Imager |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 16 | 1.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 58 | 4.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 298 | 16.4K |
| Version | 1.0.3 | 2.0.8 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 169 | 2.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 394 |
| Open Issues | - | 88 |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 23, 2024 | Mar 6, 2020 |
Reviews
FastDMG
FastDMG is a lightweight and efficient alternative to Apple's DiskImageMounter, designed for quick disk image mounting. It appeals to users who need a faster and more reliable tool for handling disk images regularly.
Mounts disk images quickly and efficiently.
Pros
- + Fast and efficient
- + Lightweight
- + Open-source
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited installs
Raspberry Pi Imager
Raspberry Pi Imager is a user-friendly tool for creating bootable media for Raspberry Pi devices. It simplifies the process of installing operating systems onto microSD cards, making it essential for Raspberry Pi users.
Creates bootable media for Raspberry Pi devices by imaging microSD cards with operating systems.
Pros
- + Official Raspberry Pi tool with strong community support
- + User-friendly interface for easy setup
- + Supports multiple Raspberry Pi operating systems
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update functionality
- - Security concern regarding non-admin access to SD card formatting