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muCommander vs fman

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

muCommander

7.0
Productivity

File manager with a dual-pane interface

fman

7.0
Developer Tools

Dual-pane file manager

Metric muCommander fman
Category Productivity Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 100 10
90-day Installs 310 29
365-day Installs 1.3K 155
Version 1.6.1-1 1.7.3
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.2K 253
GitHub Forks 197 8
Open Issues 115 422
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language Java
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Nov 10, 2013 Mar 3, 2017

Reviews

muCommander

muCommander is a lightweight, cross-platform file manager with a dual-pane interface, ideal for power users and developers who need efficient file management. It offers keyboard shortcuts and scripting capabilities, making it a versatile tool for daily tasks.

muCommander provides a dual-pane file management interface with features like keyboard shortcuts and scripting.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and cross-platform
  • + Keyboard shortcuts and scripting support
  • + Dual-pane interface for efficient file management

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Performance issues with large directories
  • - Unclear licensing terms

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