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Ammonite vs Path Finder

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Ammonite

8.5
Utilities

Tag visualiser and search utility

Path Finder

7.0
Utilities

File manager

Metric Ammonite Path Finder
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.5 7.0
30-day Installs 1 91
90-day Installs 16 272
365-day Installs 94 1.1K
Version 1.30 11.2
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.6K 367
GitHub Forks 369 32
Open Issues 156 2
License MIT
Language Scala C++
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 4y ago
First Seen Oct 18, 2014 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Ammonite

Ammonite is a powerful tag visualiser and search utility for macOS, offering developers and power users a unique way to manage and explore files through tags. Its integration with macOS Finder and advanced search capabilities make it a valuable tool for those working with complex file systems.

Ammonite helps users visualise and search for files based on tags, providing a unique way to organise and explore content on macOS.

Pros

  • + Advanced tag visualisation and search capabilities
  • + Integration with macOS Finder for seamless file management
  • + Active development and strong community support

Cons

  • - Niche appeal may limit its audience
  • - No support for Windows, despite some user interest

Path Finder

Path Finder is a powerful macOS file manager that leverages GPU acceleration for fast performance, making it ideal for handling large files and directories. It offers features like tabbed browsing, support for APFS, and a modern interface, benefiting designers, developers, and power users needing efficient file management.

Path Finder is a file manager optimized for speed and efficiency, utilizing GPU acceleration to handle large volumes of files and directories effectively.

Pros

  • + Fast GPU-based file rendering for improved performance
  • + Support for APFS and advanced macOS file system features
  • + Tabbed interface for efficient workflow management

Cons

  • - High memory usage on older systems
  • - Occasional stability issues reported in GitHub issues