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Persepolis vs MacPacker
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Persepolis
7.0Download manager
MacPacker
7.5Archive manager
| Metric | Persepolis | MacPacker |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 4.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 16 | 5.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 120 | 6.4K |
| Version | 5.2.0 | 1.1.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 7.3K | 390 |
| GitHub Forks | 702 | 18 |
| Open Issues | 311 | 7 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 17, 2025 |
Reviews
Persepolis
Persepolis is a Python-based download manager with a strong open-source community. It offers cross-platform support and customization but has some open issues that may affect functionality.
Persepolis is a download manager that allows users to manage and prioritize their downloads efficiently.
Pros
- + Open-source with GPL-3.0 license
- + Cross-platform support
- + Active GitHub community
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Several open issues reported by users
MacPacker
MacPacker is a powerful open-source archive manager that allows users to preview nested archives without extraction and extract individual files. It supports multiple archive formats and is ideal for users who need quick access to archived content without full extraction.
MacPacker enables users to preview and extract files from archives without fully extracting them.
Pros
- + Preview nested archives without extraction
- + Extract individual files from archives
- + Open-source and free to use
Cons
- - Moderate install count suggesting niche appeal
- - Limited support for some archive formats