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fman vs Bloom

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

fman

7.0
Developer Tools

Dual-pane file manager

Bloom

7.0
Utilities

File manager

Metric fman Bloom
Category Developer Tools Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 10 283
90-day Installs 29 988
365-day Installs 155 4.1K
Version 1.7.3 1.5.33
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 253 2.8K
GitHub Forks 8 255
Open Issues 422 18
License MIT BSD-2-Clause
Language Go
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 6mo ago
First Seen Mar 3, 2017 Jun 30, 2015

Reviews

fman

fman is a dual-pane file manager tailored for programmers, offering customization and modern features. It benefits power users and developers needing a flexible file management tool.

It functions as a dual-pane file manager with a focus on customization.

Pros

  • + Highly customizable interface
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Regular updates and active maintenance
  • + Auto-update feature
  • + Tailored for developers

Cons

  • - High number of open issues
  • - Not open-source

Bloom

Bloom is a free, open-source file manager designed to provide a sleek and efficient way to organize and manage files. It stands out for its simplicity, cross-platform support, and strong community backing, making it ideal for users seeking an alternative to paid file management solutions.

Bloom is a file manager that helps users organize and manage files efficiently.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source, fostering transparency and customization
  • + Active community and developer engagement
  • + Cross-platform support, allowing use on multiple operating systems

Cons

  • - Moderate adoption compared to more established file managers
  • - Potential confusion with other projects sharing the 'Bloom' name