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fman vs Nimble Commander

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

fman

7.0
Developer Tools

Dual-pane file manager

Nimble Commander

8.0
Utilities

Dual-pane file manager

Metric fman Nimble Commander
Category Developer Tools Utilities
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 10 139
90-day Installs 29 430
365-day Installs 155 1.5K
Version 1.7.3 1.8.0,4282
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 253 620
GitHub Forks 8 42
Open Issues 422 27
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language C++
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Mar 3, 2017 Feb 19, 2018

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

Nimble Commander

Nimble Commander is a dual-pane file manager designed for developers and power users, offering features like keyboard navigation, integration with macOS tools, and a clean interface. Its open-source nature and active development make it a versatile tool for efficient file management.

Nimble Commander is a dual-pane file manager that helps users navigate and manage files efficiently.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Efficient dual-pane interface with keyboard navigation
  • + Integration with macOS tools like Quick Look and Spotlight

Cons

  • - Occasional freezes when browsing SMB volumes
  • - Limited customization options, though actively being developed