WCH USB serial driver for CH340/CH341/CH342/CH343/CH344/CH9101/CH9102/CH9103/CH9143 vs BlackHole 2ch
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
WCH USB serial driver for CH340/CH341/CH342/CH343/CH344/CH9101/CH9102/CH9103/CH9143
7.0USB serial driver
BlackHole 2ch
6.0Virtual Audio Driver
| Metric | WCH USB serial driver for CH340/CH341/CH342/CH343/CH344/CH9101/CH9102/CH9103/CH9143 | BlackHole 2ch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 620 | 7.4K |
| 90-day Installs | 1.8K | 20.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 5.1K | 52.5K |
| Version | 2.0 | 0.6.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | — |
| GitHub Forks | — | — |
| Open Issues | — | — |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | — |
| First Seen | Dec 12, 2014 | Dec 7, 2020 |
Reviews
WCH USB serial driver for CH340/CH341/CH342/CH343/CH344/CH9101/CH9102/CH9103/CH9143
This app provides essential USB-to-serial drivers for WCH chips, enabling communication with hardware devices. It's a critical tool for developers and engineers working with specific hardware. The app is lightweight and focused solely on its intended purpose.
The app installs drivers for WCH CH34x and CH910x USB-to-serial converters.
Pros
- + Supports a wide range of WCH USB-to-serial chips
- + Essential for developers working with specific hardware
- + Reliable and stable drivers
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Niche use case may limit appeal
BlackHole 2ch
BlackHole 2ch is a virtual audio driver that allows routing audio from one application to another, making it ideal for recording or mixing audio from different sources. It provides a simple yet effective solution for users needing advanced audio routing capabilities.
BlackHole 2ch acts as a virtual audio driver, enabling the routing of audio between different applications on a macOS system.
Pros
- + Enables audio routing between applications for recording and mixing.
- + Has a decent user base with 6,035 installs in the last 30 days.
- + Provides a simple solution for advanced audio routing needs.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update functionality.
- - Some users have reported issues with functionality and uninstallation.