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Mounty for NTFS vs OpenZFS on OS X
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Mounty for NTFS
7.0Re-mounts write-protected NTFS volumes
OpenZFS on OS X
6.0ZFS driver and utilities
| Metric | Mounty for NTFS | OpenZFS on OS X |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | System Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2.6K | 170 |
| 90-day Installs | 7.9K | 504 |
| 365-day Installs | 29.0K | 2.2K |
| Version | 2.4 | 2.3.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | 124 |
| GitHub Forks | 2 | 7 |
| Open Issues | - | 15 |
| License | — | NOASSERTION |
| Language | — | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Feb 10, 2016 | Sep 21, 2014 |
Reviews
Mounty for NTFS
Mounty for NTFS is a macOS app that enables users to write to NTFS-formatted drives, which macOS typically cannot modify. It's ideal for users needing to edit files on NTFS volumes, such as photographers or developers handling large files.
Re-mounts NTFS volumes in read-write mode.
Pros
- + Effectively solves the problem of writing to NTFS volumes on macOS.
- + Lightweight and user-friendly interface.
- + Fills a critical functionality gap in macOS.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks.
- - Minimal community support, which may hinder troubleshooting.
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