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NitroShare vs OpenMTP

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

NitroShare

6.0
Utilities

Network file transfer application

OpenMTP

8.0
Utilities

Android file transfer

Metric NitroShare OpenMTP
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 5 1.8K
90-day Installs 11 4.6K
365-day Installs 46 15.6K
Version 0.3.4 3.2.25
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 11 6.3K
GitHub Forks - 250
Open Issues - 159
License MIT MIT
Language Go JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 9mo ago 8mo ago
First Seen Feb 15, 2014 Jan 26, 2020

Reviews

NitroShare

NitroShare is a cross-platform network file transfer application that enables quick and efficient sharing of files between devices on the same network. It is built with Go, ensuring high performance and reliability, making it ideal for developers and teams needing seamless file transfers.

Enables file transfers between devices on the same network.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform compatibility
  • + Open-source with MIT license
  • + Efficient due to Go-based rewrite

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited community traction

OpenMTP

OpenMTP is a feature-rich Android file transfer application for macOS, offering advanced capabilities beyond the default Android File Transfer. It supports seamless file transfers, sync modes, and is ideal for users needing reliable and efficient Android file management on macOS.

Enables file transfer between Android devices and macOS systems.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform compatibility with advanced features for macOS users
  • + Feature-rich with options like sync mode and file grouping
  • + Open-source with MIT license, fostering community contribution

Cons

  • - Lacks support for Garmin devices despite a closed enhancement request
  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates