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TheCommander vs Bloom

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TheCommander

6.0
Utilities

Dual-panel file manager inspired by Total Commander

Bloom

7.0
Utilities

File manager

Metric TheCommander Bloom
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 53 283
90-day Installs 359 988
365-day Installs 359 4.1K
Version 1.2.2 1.5.33
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4 2.8K
GitHub Forks - 255
Open Issues - 18
License MIT BSD-2-Clause
Language Python Go
Last GitHub Commit 6mo ago 6mo ago
First Seen Feb 10, 2026 Jun 30, 2015

Reviews

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

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