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MacDrive vs XYplorer
Both stand on file manager software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
MacDrive 12 provides broad access to Mac storage formats and backup tools from Windows. Its perpetual-license wording, trial, and money-back guarantee add purchase safeguards, but ARM systems are unsupported and no free plan is offered.
Visit MacDrive Paid Windows
XYplorer centers on pane- and tab-based Windows file management with batch operations, archives, cloud access, and portable use. Its two one-time license choices differ mainly in upgrade duration, and a 30-day trial is listed.
Visit XYplorerThe facts
| MacDrive | XYplorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | MacDrive 12: $59.99, paid once | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | MacDrive | XYplorer |
| Website | software.owc.com | xyplorer.com |
| On file manager software | #91 of 100 | #95 of 100 |
MacDrive: what it does well
- Reads and writes HFS+, APFS, and encrypted APFS
- Windows Explorer integration
- Time Machine browsing and restoration
- SoftRAID and Apple RAID support
- Five-day free trial
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free plan
- Does not support ARM-based systems
- Listed price is $59.99 a month
XYplorer: what it does well
- Dual-pane and tabbed interface
- Batch rename support
- Archive handling
- Cloud storage access
- Portable version available
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free plan
- Licenses are for one person
- Standard upgrades free for one year
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