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The Finder isn’t the most efficient way to manage files on your Mac, but it’s all Apple gives you. Thankfully, just like on Windows, there are plenty of file management alternatives, most of which feature the very popular dual-pane UI.

Commander One It’s been around for a while, and it’s the go-to choice for many users looking for an alternative to the Finder, as well as Windows users looking for Total Comm ander on their Mac. It’s a fairly classic looking two-pane file manager with quite a few advanced features.

Simplify file management on macOS

The main reason people look for Finder alternatives is to make it easier to move files between folders and work on items in multiple locations at the same time. Of course, you could always just have two Finder windows open, but that’s not an ideal solution.

With Commander One, you can open two panels in the same window, each supporting multiple tabs. Keyboard shortcuts are available for most actions, and the app comes with powerful search tools that can also inspect file contents.

Manage cloud storage, FTP accounts and mobile devices

One of the main strengths of the app is that it enables you to integrate your cloud storage accounts, such as Drobox and Google Drive, and manage them like a local drive.

What’s more, Commander One can run as a full-fledged FTP client, eliminating the need to install another application to transfer content to and from an FTP server.

If you’re looking for an easier way to manage your iOS or Android device’s storage space, look no further. Both types of devices can be accessed as mounted drives when connected to a Mac.

Many other useful features

The list goes on and on, so much so that detailing what each app does is not feasible. Still, it’s worth mentioning that it includes a process manager, archiver, file viewer, and terminal emulator. Of course, it also offers support for dark mode.

All in all, if you’re in the market for a Finder alternative that does much more than replace the native macOS file manager, Commander One is a solid choice. It’s popular for a reason, the latest version just adds more functionality under the hood without cluttering up too much with the familiar UI.