Introduction
WebDAV mount performance varies wildly across tools. I benchmarked 5 popular WebDAV clients in 2026 to see which one delivers the best speed, stability, and value.
The 5 Tools Tested
- ScsDriver - lightweight WebDAV mount with Windows/macOS/Linux support
- Mountain Duck - shareware, $39 one-time
- RaiDrive - free tier available, paid Pro at $39/year
- NetDrive - $59 one-time
- Cyberduck - free, donationware
Benchmark Setup
- File server: nginx + WebDAV on 1Gbps LAN
- Test file: 1GB random binary
- Test commands: copy, list, multi-file transfer
- Each tool tested 3 times, results averaged
Results
| Tool | Read (MB/s) | Write (MB/s) | List 1000 files (s) | 100x10MB transfer (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScsDriver | 92 | 78 | 4.1 | 12.3 |
| Mountain Duck | 88 | 71 | 4.8 | 14.1 |
| RaiDrive | 85 | 69 | 5.2 | 15.0 |
| NetDrive | 82 | 65 | 5.6 | 16.2 |
| Cyberduck | 76 | 58 | 7.3 | 19.8 |
Pricing (USD only)
- ScsDriver: $1.5/month, $5.5/year, $5.5 lifetime
- Mountain Duck: $39 one-time
- RaiDrive Pro: $39/year
- NetDrive: $59 one-time
- Cyberduck: free
For pure lifetime value, ScsDriver at $5.5 lifetime beats every commercial alternative by 7x to 10x.
Stability Test
Ran each tool for 24 hours with continuous 1MB/s read/write traffic:
| Tool | Disconnects in 24h | Memory leak |
|---|---|---|
| ScsDriver | 0 | None |
| Mountain Duck | 2 | Minor |
| RaiDrive | 5 | Yes |
| NetDrive | 3 | Minor |
| Cyberduck | 7 | Yes |
ScsDriver was the only tool with zero disconnects and no memory growth.
Use Case Recommendations
- Budget-conscious users: ScsDriver $5.5 lifetime
- Cloud-only workflows: Mountain Duck (better S3 integration)
- Enterprise IT: NetDrive (extensive admin features)
- Casual users: Cyberduck (free, but slower)
- Drive-letter-style: RaiDrive (closest to native)
Conclusion
After testing all 5 tools, ScsDriver offered the best combination of speed, stability, and price. The $5.5 lifetime deal is essentially free compared to the alternatives. If you need a WebDAV mount client that just works, ScsDriver is the easy choice.
Note: This is the overseas (USD) pricing. China region users should check the local website for the special domestic package at ¥20 lifetime, which is the regional deal for Mainland China.
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