DiskInternals Linux Reader AlternativesFilesystem Utilities and other similar apps like DiskInternals Linux Reader

DiskInternals Linux Reader is described as 'A freemium tool for reading files from EXT2/EXT3/EXT4, HFS, UFS2, Reiser4, and ReiserFS partitions in Windows. Some filesystem types locked restricted to "Pro" version' and is a filesystem utility in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DiskInternals Linux Reader for Windows, Linux, Mac and File Explorer. The best DiskInternals Linux Reader alternative is Linux File Systems for Windows. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Ext2Read (Ext2Explore) or Ext2 Installable File System. Other great apps like DiskInternals Linux Reader are Paragon ExtFS, Paragon HFS+ for Windows, WinBtrfs and ExtendFS.

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  1. Gain full access to ExtFS/Btrfs/XFS partitions from a Windows environment, ensuring optimal data safety and performance. Supports automount, LVM, and integration with 3rd party applications through GUI or command line, suitable for media handling and full file control.

    11 Linux File Systems for Windows alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  2. Paragon ExtFS icon
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    Enables Mac users to access Linux ext2, ext3, and ext4 file systems, performing file operations like read, write, move, and delete. Mount and repair Linux volumes effortlessly, ensuring fast and seamless use across different operating systems.

    11 Paragon ExtFS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. Software allows Windows users full interaction with Mac-formatted drives. Ensures stable data management and offers read and write support with optimized efficiency. Compatible with Apple Boot Camp, VMware, Parallels, and TrueCrypt.

    5 Paragon HFS+ for Windows alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • File Explorer
     
  4. Ext2Read is an explorer like utility to explore ext2/ext3/ext4 files. It now supports Linux LVM2. It can be used to view and copy files and folders. It can recursively copy entire folders. It can also be used to view and copy disk and file system images.

    10 Ext2Read (Ext2Explore) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. It provides Windows NT4.0/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008 with full access to Linux Ext2 volumes (read access and write access). This may be useful if you have installed both Windows and Linux as a dual boot environment on your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    WinBtrfs is a Windows driver for the next-generation Linux filesystem Btrfs. A reimplementation from scratch, it contains no code from the Linux kernel, and should work on any version from Windows XP onwards. It is also included as part of the free operating system ReactOS.

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    • Windows
     
  7. ExtendFS icon
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    Open-source read-only ext2, ext3, and ext4 file system driver for macOS that uses FSKit, allowing you to access files from a drive formatted on a Linux computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. MacDrive icon
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    Enables seamless access to APFS and HFS+ Mac-formatted internal, external, multi-bay, and RAID drives from Windows PCs, allowing file sharing, editing, and data recovery without extra software, for cross-platform workflows and various storage devices.

    10 MacDrive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    MacDrive vs DiskInternals Linux Reader Comments
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    Linux Reader is for LINUX partitions. NOT Mac! MacDrive is for MACINTOSH (apple!!!!) that is NOT IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM LINUX.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • MacDrive is Paid and ProprietaryDiskInternals Linux Reader is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. HFSExplorer icon
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    HFSExplorer is an application that can read Mac-formatted hard disks and disk images.

    10 HFSExplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Macdisk icon
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    MacDisk, a solution to read/write/format Macintosh floppy disks, CD-ROMs, Zip cartridges, USB drives and all other magnetic disks on a PC without any add-on.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. ApfsAware icon
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    With ApfsAware, you can integrate APFS support into your Windows 10 and later systems. ApfsAware offers effortless APFS file system read-only access and operations, automatically recognizing and managing APFS disks, both internal and external.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. XtreemFS icon
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    XtreemFS is an object-based, distributed file system for wide area networks. The file system replicates objects for fault tolerance and caches metadata and data to improve performance over high-latency links. SSL and X.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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