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OpenZFS on OS X vs XQuartz
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenZFS on OS X
6.0ZFS driver and utilities
XQuartz
7.0Open-source version of the X.Org X Window System
| Metric | OpenZFS on OS X | XQuartz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 170 | 6.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 504 | 21.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.2K | 97.8K |
| Version | 2.3.1 | 2.8.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 124 | 996 |
| GitHub Forks | 7 | 69 |
| Open Issues | 15 | 83 |
| License | NOASSERTION | — |
| Language | C | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Sep 21, 2014 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
XQuartz
XQuartz provides essential X11 support for macOS, enabling developers to use Unix-based tools. While it supports Apple Silicon and is actively maintained, it faces some performance and compatibility issues.
XQuartz acts as an X11 server and client libraries for macOS, facilitating the use of Unix graphical applications.
Pros
- + Supports Apple Silicon
- + Actively maintained
- + Widely used by developers
Cons
- - Performance issues with macOS
- - Unresolved bugs