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fman vs TheCommander

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

fman

7.0
Developer Tools

Dual-pane file manager

TheCommander

6.0
Utilities

Dual-panel file manager inspired by Total Commander

Metric fman TheCommander
Category Developer Tools Utilities
AI Score 7.0 6.0
30-day Installs 10 53
90-day Installs 29 359
365-day Installs 155 359
Version 1.7.3 1.2.2
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 253 4
GitHub Forks 8 -
Open Issues 422 -
License MIT MIT
Language Python
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 6mo ago
First Seen Mar 3, 2017 Feb 10, 2026

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

TheCommander

TheCommander is a dual-panel file manager for macOS inspired by Total Commander, offering features like tabbed browsing, built-in archivers, and keyboard shortcuts. It's ideal for users needing efficient file management, especially developers and power users.

Provides a dual-panel interface for efficient file management with features like tabbed browsing and built-in archivers.

Pros

  • + User-friendly dual-panel interface
  • + Efficient keyboard shortcuts for productivity
  • + Built-in archivers save time and effort

Cons

  • - Limited community support and engagement
  • - May appeal to a niche audience seeking Total Commander-like experience