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OpenZFS on OS X vs Tuxera NTFS
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenZFS on OS X
6.0ZFS driver and utilities
Tuxera NTFS
7.5File system and storage management software
| Metric | OpenZFS on OS X | Tuxera NTFS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | System Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 170 | 75 |
| 90-day Installs | 504 | 175 |
| 365-day Installs | 2.2K | 748 |
| Version | 2.3.1 | 26 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 124 | — |
| GitHub Forks | 7 | — |
| Open Issues | 15 | — |
| License | NOASSERTION | — |
| Language | C | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | — |
| First Seen | Sep 21, 2014 | Mar 2, 2015 |
Reviews
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
Tuxera NTFS
Tuxera NTFS is a leading file system driver for macOS, enabling seamless read/write access to NTFS-formatted drives. It offers high performance, stability, and compatibility across macOS versions, benefiting users who frequently work with NTFS storage.
Enables read and write access to NTFS-formatted storage devices on macOS.
Pros
- + High performance and reliability
- + Full NTFS read/write support
- + Compatible across multiple macOS versions
Cons
- - Requires a paid license
- - Occasional compatibility issues with certain hardware