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OSXFUSE vs FUSE-T

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OSXFUSE

7.0
Utilities

File system integration

FUSE-T

7.0
Utilities

Kext-less implementation of FUSE

Metric OSXFUSE FUSE-T
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 15 2.0K
90-day Installs 44 7.0K
365-day Installs 329 21.6K
Version 3.11.2 1.2.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 9.6K 1.4K
GitHub Forks 538 16
Open Issues 36 38
License NOASSERTION NOASSERTION
Language
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago 9mo ago
First Seen Aug 7, 2023 Feb 26, 2025

Reviews

OSXFUSE

OSXFUSE enables integration of various file systems on macOS, offering support for mounting different file systems. It's particularly useful for developers and users needing specific file system access.

OSXFUSE allows users to mount and interact with different file systems on macOS.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple file systems
  • + Valuable for developers and specific use cases
  • + Command-line integration

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions

FUSE-T

FUSE-T is a kext-less implementation of FUSE for macOS, utilizing NFSv4 for filesystem integration. It offers a secure and stable alternative for developers and users needing filesystem operations without kernel extensions.

Provides FUSE functionality using NFSv4 without requiring kernel extensions.

Pros

  • + No kernel extensions required, enhancing security and stability
  • + Uses NFSv4 for reliable filesystem integration
  • + Active community and recent updates

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature
  • - Unclear licensing terms
  • - Open issues with application crashes and Unicode handling