WinBox vs Sloth
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
WinBox
6.0Administration tool for MikroTik RouterOS
Sloth
8.0Displays all open files and sockets in use by all running processes
| Metric | WinBox | Sloth |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 290 | 197 |
| 90-day Installs | 872 | 446 |
| 365-day Installs | 3.4K | 1.9K |
| Version | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 113 | 8.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 31 | 168 |
| Open Issues | 4 | 3 |
| License | — | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Shell | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 11, 2015 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
WinBox
WinBox is a specialized administration tool for MikroTik RouterOS devices, offering a web-based interface for configuration and management. It is particularly useful for network administrators and IT professionals who work with MikroTik routers.
WinBox provides a web-based interface for managing and configuring MikroTik RouterOS devices.
Pros
- + Specialized tool for MikroTik RouterOS administration
- + Web-based interface for easy configuration
- + Reliable for managing network devices
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community support
- - Some reported issues with Linux compatibility
Sloth
Sloth is a powerful macOS utility that provides a graphical interface for viewing all open files, directories, sockets, and other system resources in use by running processes. It offers real-time monitoring and filtering capabilities, making it an essential tool for developers and system administrators who need to troubleshoot or understand system resource usage.
Sloth displays all open files, directories, sockets, pipes, and devices in use by running processes on macOS.
Pros
- + Provides a user-friendly GUI for system resource monitoring, making it accessible to both developers and non-technical users.
- + Real-time updates and filtering capabilities enhance its utility for troubleshooting and system analysis.
- + Open-source with a permissive BSD-3-Clause license, fostering community contributions and transparency.
Cons
- - The app icon display issue on certain macOS versions may affect user experience.
- - While the GUI is helpful, some users might prefer the command-line functionality of lsof.