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Fetch vs Cyberduck

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Fetch

8.0
Developer Tools

File transfer client

Cyberduck

8.0
Cloud & Storage

Server and cloud storage browser

Metric Fetch Cyberduck
Category Developer Tools Cloud & Storage
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 6 2.6K
90-day Installs 17 8.1K
365-day Installs 71 29.3K
Version 5.8.3 9.4.1,44384
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.8K 4.3K
GitHub Forks 358 339
Open Issues 121 508
License Apache-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language Kotlin Java
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Sep 1, 2014 Oct 3, 2012

Reviews

Fetch

Fetch is a reliable file transfer client built with Kotlin, designed for developers seeking a robust solution for file downloads. It leverages the best practices from its Android library counterpart, making it a solid choice for developers handling file transfers.

Fetch transfers files efficiently, catering to developers' needs for reliable file downloads.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a permissive Apache-2.0 license, fostering community contribution.
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates and a responsive developer team.
  • + Relevant and reliable, supported by a strong developer community.

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks for updates.
  • - Some open issues, particularly around Android 14 compatibility and file corruption, may affect user experience.

Cyberduck

Cyberduck is a versatile file transfer client supporting multiple protocols and cloud services, making it ideal for developers and sysadmins.

Cyberduck allows users to browse and manage files on servers and cloud storage using various protocols.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple protocols and cloud services
  • + Open-source with a large community
  • + Cross-platform support

Cons

  • - UI issues and bugs on older macOS versions
  • - Some users find the interface unintuitive