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macFUSE vs OpenZFS on OS X

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

macFUSE

8.0
System Tools

File system integration

OpenZFS on OS X

6.0
System Tools

ZFS driver and utilities

Metric macFUSE OpenZFS on OS X
Category System Tools System Tools
AI Score 8.0 6.0
30-day Installs 12.1K 170
90-day Installs 37.1K 504
365-day Installs 128.4K 2.2K
Version 5.2.0 2.3.1
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 9.6K 124
GitHub Forks 538 7
Open Issues 36 15
License NOASSERTION NOASSERTION
Language C
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 21, 2014

Reviews

macFUSE

macFUSE enables file system integration on macOS, allowing users to mount and interact with various file systems. It supports NTFS, SSHFS, and more, making it essential for developers and users needing advanced file handling capabilities.

macFUSE allows users to mount and interact with various third-party file systems on macOS.

Pros

  • + Supports NTFS, SSHFS, and other file systems
  • + Integrates seamlessly with macOS
  • + Strong community and developer support

Cons

  • - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
  • - Requires system extensions

OpenZFS on OS X

OpenZFS on OS X offers ZFS filesystem support for macOS, enabling advanced storage management features. It's ideal for developers, system administrators, and power users needing robust data integrity and storage solutions.

Provides ZFS filesystem driver and utilities for macOS.

Pros

  • + Advanced ZFS features for macOS
  • + Active development with frequent updates
  • + Direct integration with upstream ZFS development

Cons

  • - Stability issues reported in recent versions
  • - No auto-update feature