NTFSTool alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave NTFSTool: free edition needs macOS 15.6 or later, and automatic mounting and repair tools are Pro-only. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces NTFSTool, 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
2	Mounty for NTFS	Free	No	macOS	4 of 4	57.2

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 NTFSTool
Long-standing paid driver with NTFS extended attributes and its own disk manager.
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 NTFSTool 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)
2. Mounty for NTFS
Best for: Mac users who occasionally write to NTFS drives and are happy to set up macFUSE themselves.
FreemacOS
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from NTFSTool
Completely free if you're willing to install macFUSE and NTFS-3G yourself.
Pros
Free, with no trial or licence key
Menu bar icon shows when an NTFS drive can be remounted
Installs with Homebrew in three commands
Cons
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
Visit Mounty for NTFS Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
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 Mounty for NTFS a good NTFSTool alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Price
Free
Checked Nov 1, 2026mounty.app(opens source in a new tab)
Requirements
macFUSE and NTFS-3G
Checked Nov 1, 2026mounty.app(opens source in a new tab)
macOS support
10.9 Mavericks to 27
Checked Nov 1, 2026mounty.app(opens source in a new tab)
Latest version
2.4 (December 2023)
Checked Nov 1, 2026mounty.app(opens source in a new tab)

The best NTFSTool alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best NTFSTool alternative for most people

Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera

Long-standing paid driver with NTFS extended attributes and its own disk manager.

Best NTFSTool alternative for a free option

Mounty for NTFS

Completely free if you're willing to install macFUSE and NTFS-3G yourself.

Best NTFSTool alternative for Mac

Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera

Long-standing paid driver with NTFS extended attributes and its own disk manager.

NTFSTool alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to NTFSTool?

Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera ranks first right now. Long-standing paid driver with NTFS extended attributes and its own disk manager.

Is there a free alternative to NTFSTool?

Yes. Mounty for NTFS (free) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to NTFSTool?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from NTFSTool?

The complaints we hear most: free edition needs macOS 15.6 or later; automatic mounting and repair tools are Pro-only; smaller vendor than Paragon or Tuxera.

How is this list ranked?

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