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Maestral vs Cyberduck
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Maestral
8.0Open-source Dropbox client
Cyberduck
8.0Server and cloud storage browser
| Metric | Maestral | Cyberduck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cloud & Storage | Cloud & Storage |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 80 | 2.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 222 | 8.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 721 | 29.3K |
| Version | 1.9.5 | 9.4.1,44384 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.3K | 4.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 70 | 339 |
| Open Issues | 145 | 508 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Java |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 29, 2021 | Oct 3, 2012 |
Reviews
Maestral
Maestral is a lightweight, open-source Dropbox client offering a reliable alternative to the official app. It syncs files seamlessly and is ideal for users seeking transparency and control over their file storage.
Synchronizes files with Dropbox using an open-source client.
Pros
- + Open-source transparency
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Cross-platform support
Cons
- - Occasional bugs in the past
- - Less polished than the official app
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