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Gutenprint vs OpenSC
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Gutenprint
6.0Drivers for various printers for use with CUPS and GIMP
OpenSC
7.0Smart card libraries and utilities
| Metric | Gutenprint | OpenSC |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 210 | 290 |
| 90-day Installs | 575 | 1.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.9K | 3.8K |
| Version | 5.3.3 | 0.27.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 26 | 3.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 811 |
| Open Issues | - | 137 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | LGPL-2.1 |
| Language | C | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 4, 2017 | Feb 16, 2018 |
Reviews
Gutenprint
Gutenprint provides essential printer drivers for CUPS and GIMP, offering high-quality print support for various devices. As an open-source tool, it benefits users needing reliable printing solutions.
Provides printer drivers for use with CUPS and GIMP.
Pros
- + Open-source with GPL-2.0 license
- + Works seamlessly with CUPS and GIMP
- + Stable with no reported issues
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low GitHub activity
- - Discontinued macOS support
OpenSC
OpenSC provides essential tools and libraries for working with smart cards, offering robust support for PKCS#11 and other standards. It's a go-to solution for developers and users needing smart card integration.
Provides libraries and utilities for interacting with smart cards, including middleware support for PKCS#11.
Pros
- + Essential tools for smart card integration
- + Actively maintained with recent updates
- + Compliant with open-source standards
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Niche audience with limited community support