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macFUSE vs SSHFS
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
macFUSE
8.0File system integration
SSHFS
8.0Network filesystem client to connect to SSH servers
| Metric | macFUSE | SSHFS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | System Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 11.5K | 624 |
| 90-day Installs | 35.7K | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 133.9K | 1.2K |
| Version | 5.2.0 | 3.7.5 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9.6K | 7.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 538 | 536 |
| Open Issues | 36 | 51 |
| License | NOASSERTION | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | — | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | May 14, 2026 |
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
SSHFS
SSHFS enables users to mount remote filesystems over SSH, making it ideal for developers and system administrators. It offers seamless integration with macOS and is maintained as an open-source project with active community support.
Mounts remote filesystems via SSH connections.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Open-source and community-driven
- + Seamless macOS integration
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Primarily command-line interface