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Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera alternatives: 1 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera: paid licence after the trial, with no free tier, and licence is per person, so households may need more than one. We ranked 1 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Mounty for NTFS currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Mounty for NTFS logoMounty for NTFSFreeNomacOS4 of 459.6
  1. Mounty for NTFS logo

    1. Mounty for NTFSTop pick

    Best for: Mac users who occasionally write to NTFS drives and are happy to set up macFUSE themselves.

    FreemacOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera

    Free if you only write to NTFS drives now and then and can set up macFUSE.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera 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 Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera alternative for…

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

Mounty for NTFS logo

Best Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera alternative for most people

Mounty for NTFS

Free if you only write to NTFS drives now and then and can set up macFUSE.

Mounty for NTFS logo

Best Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera alternative for a free option

Mounty for NTFS

Free if you only write to NTFS drives now and then and can set up macFUSE.

Mounty for NTFS logo

Best Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera alternative for Mac

Mounty for NTFS

Free if you only write to NTFS drives now and then and can set up macFUSE.

Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera?

Mounty for NTFS ranks first right now. Free if you only write to NTFS drives now and then and can set up macFUSE.

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera?

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 Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera?

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

Why do people switch from Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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