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trolCommander vs TheCommander

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

trolCommander

5.0
Utilities

Fork of the muCommander file manager

TheCommander

6.0
Utilities

Dual-panel file manager inspired by Total Commander

Metric trolCommander TheCommander
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 5.0 6.0
30-day Installs 4 51
90-day Installs 5 360
365-day Installs 31 360
Version 0.9.9 1.2.2
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 185 4
GitHub Forks 42 -
Open Issues 47 -
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language Java Python
Last GitHub Commit 11mo ago 6mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Feb 10, 2026

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

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