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trolCommander vs MacPacker
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
trolCommander
5.0Fork of the muCommander file manager
MacPacker
7.5Archive manager
| Metric | trolCommander | MacPacker |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 4.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 2 | 5.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 21 | 6.4K |
| Version | 0.9.9 | 1.1.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 185 | 390 |
| GitHub Forks | 42 | 18 |
| Open Issues | 47 | 7 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 17, 2025 |
Reviews
trolCommander
trolCommander is a fork of muCommander, offering a feature-rich file manager with support for multiple protocols. It benefits users needing a versatile file management tool with cross-platform capabilities.
trolCommander is a file manager that supports FTP, SFTP, HTTP, and more protocols.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support including macOS
- + Supports multiple file transfer protocols
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0
Cons
- - Currently in beta with some unresolved issues
- - No auto-update feature
MacPacker
MacPacker is a powerful open-source archive manager that allows users to preview nested archives without extraction and extract individual files. It supports multiple archive formats and is ideal for users who need quick access to archived content without full extraction.
MacPacker enables users to preview and extract files from archives without fully extracting them.
Pros
- + Preview nested archives without extraction
- + Extract individual files from archives
- + Open-source and free to use
Cons
- - Moderate install count suggesting niche appeal
- - Limited support for some archive formats