Mounty for NTFS alternatives: 1 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Mounty for NTFS: needs macFUSE and NTFS-3G plus security approvals on modern macOS, and latest release, 2.4, dates from December 2023. We ranked 1 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mounty for NTFS, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera	Paid	No	macOS	7 of 7	62.6

1. Microsoft NTFS for Mac by TuxeraTop pick
Best for: Mac users who want a paid NTFS driver with tools to format and repair Windows drives.
PaidmacOS
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Mounty for NTFS
Paid driver with a 14-day trial that adds a disk tool for formatting and repairing NTFS drives.
Pros
14-day free trial, longer than Paragon's
Includes Tuxera Disk Manager for formatting and repairs
Supports NTFS extended attributes
Runs on Intel and Apple silicon Macs
Cons
Paid licence after the trial, with no free tier
Licence is per person, so households may need more than one
Pricing isn't shown on the main product page
Visit Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera a good Mounty for NTFS alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Free trial
14 days
Checked Nov 1, 2026ntfsformac.tuxera.com(opens source in a new tab)
Disk tool included
Tuxera Disk Manager
Checked Oct 29, 2026ntfsformac.tuxera.com(opens source in a new tab)
Extended attributes
Yes
Checked Oct 29, 2026ntfsformac.tuxera.com(opens source in a new tab)
Hardware
PowerPC, Intel and Apple silicon
Checked Oct 29, 2026ntfsformac.tuxera.com(opens source in a new tab)
Licensing
One person, one license
Checked Oct 29, 2026ntfsformac.tuxera.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$28.95 per license (one-time)
Checked Nov 1, 2026ntfsformac.tuxera.com(opens source in a new tab)
Volume plan
$25 per user for 6–50 users
Checked Nov 1, 2026ntfsformac.tuxera.com(opens source in a new tab)

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Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera

Paid driver with a 14-day trial that adds a disk tool for formatting and repairing NTFS drives.

Best Mounty for NTFS alternative for Mac

Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera

Paid driver with a 14-day trial that adds a disk tool for formatting and repairing NTFS drives.

Mounty for NTFS alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mounty for NTFS?

Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera ranks first right now. Paid driver with a 14-day trial that adds a disk tool for formatting and repairing NTFS drives.

Is there a free alternative to Mounty for NTFS?

None of the 1 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to Mounty for NTFS?

None of the 1 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Mounty for NTFS?

The complaints we hear most: needs macFUSE and NTFS-3G plus security approvals on modern macOS; latest release, 2.4, dates from December 2023; slower and less polished than paid NTFS drivers.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Mounty for NTFS, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.