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trolCommander vs muCommander

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

trolCommander

5.0
Utilities

Fork of the muCommander file manager

muCommander

7.0
Productivity

File manager with a dual-pane interface

Metric trolCommander muCommander
Category Utilities Productivity
AI Score 5.0 7.0
30-day Installs 4 108
90-day Installs 5 314
365-day Installs 31 1.3K
Version 0.9.9 1.6.1-1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 185 1.2K
GitHub Forks 42 197
Open Issues 47 115
License GPL-3.0 NOASSERTION
Language Java Java
Last GitHub Commit 11mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Nov 10, 2013

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

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