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SSHFS vs ExpanDrive: catalog facts
SSHFS	ExpanDrive
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free for personal use, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Works with almost any SSH server without server-side setup Remote files open in ordinary local programs	Mounts FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3 and major clouds as native drives Streams files on demand instead of mirroring them to disk
Requires FUSE, which needs a separate install on macOS Performance depends on network latency	Proprietary software Streaming depends on a working connection for files not pinned offline
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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