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Diskferry vs PairOnce

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Diskferry compared with PairOnce
DetailDiskferry logo DiskferryPairOnce logo PairOnce
What it doesOpen Mac drives on Windows without a driver and copy files safely Free file transfer between devices, no sign-up
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: browsing and previewing Mac drives. $14.99: one-time unlock for copying files and SHA-256 verification. Free: basic file transfer, up to 2 GB per file, 200 MB per month relay data per device. PairOnce Pro: $3.99 a month or $29.99 a year; adds 5 GB relay data per month per device, files up to 10 GB, and higher tool limits.
Key features
  • Reads APFS and Mac OS Extended drives without driver installation
  • SHA-256 verification of every copied file
  • Supports password-encrypted APFS volumes
  • Opens disk images (.img, .cdr, raw .dmg)
  • Works with external SSDs, hard drives, USB sticks and SD cards
  • No kernel-level driver installation required
  • Case-sensitive HFS+ support
  • Detailed copy report with success and failure information
  • Direct and encrypted file transfer between devices
  • Support for files up to 2 GB free, 10 GB with Pro
  • Automatic resume for large file transfers if connection drops
  • Works across different networks with relay when needed
  • Compatible with all major browsers and operating systems
What makes it different
  • Read-only access guarantees no accidental writes or modifications to the drive
  • SHA-256 verification ensures every file copy is identical to the original
  • Never leaves empty or partial files on your PC
  • One-time payment with no subscription required
  • No app, account or sign-up required
  • Files never stored on servers, end-to-end encrypted
  • Works across networks and Wi-Fi with direct connections when possible
  • Automatic resume of large transfers if connection drops within 30 minutes
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