Commander One

Transmit

Transmit is a Mac-only file transfer and management app from Panic that connects to remote servers and cloud storage over FTP, SFTP, and WebDAV, plus direct integrations for Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Box, Google Drive, Microsoft Azure, Dropbox, OneDrive for Business, and more. Its dual-pane interface puts local files on one side and remote files on the other, built to be faster than the Finder for everyday remote file work, with a Places bar for quick-jump folders and a Get Info sidebar for inspecting files. Security features include two-factor login, YubiKey hardware key support, NTLM and HTTP Digest authentication, and SSH key management and generation. Panic Sync keeps server lists and settings synced across a user's Macs, and a separate File Sync feature handles local-to-local and remote-to-remote folder synchronization, alongside batch rename and Terminal integration.

Directory Opus for macOS (Path Finder)

Path Finder transforms the macOS Finder into a feature‑rich file manager with dual‑pane browsing, advanced batch operations, and deep system integration. It’s designed for power users who need speed, customization, and tighter control over their files and folders. Built on macOS, it offers a native experience with integrated terminal, metadata editing, and robust preview capabilities, making everyday file tasks faster and more intuitive.

Path Finder

Path Finder is a file manager for macOS made by Cocoatech, positioned as a more powerful alternative to Apple's built-in Finder, with roots as the leading macOS file manager since 2001. It offers dual-pane browsing, support for FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and S3 connections, and a modular interface where users can add or remove tools as needed. The app also lets users compare and synchronize folders, view hidden files, and navigate the file system entirely by keyboard. Path Finder is sold as a 1-year license for $32.95, with an optional auto-renewing subscription for users who prefer not to manually renew.

muCommander

muCommander is a lightweight, open‑source file manager that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It offers a dual‑pane interface, tabbed browsing, and support for many protocols and archive formats. Built in Java, muCommander provides fast navigation, remote file access via FTP/SFTP, and seamless handling of compressed files, making it a versatile alternative to native file explorers.

FileZilla Pro

FileZilla Pro extends the popular FileZilla client with support for a wide range of cloud storage services, allowing users to transfer files to and from Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Cloudflare R2 alongside traditional FTP, FTPS, and SFTP protocols. The interface remains familiar and cross‑platform, offering a reliable solution for both everyday file transfers and complex deployment workflows. Designed for professionals, FileZilla Pro adds a unified transfer manager, site synchronization, and enterprise‑grade security features, while retaining the speed and simplicity that made the free version popular. A 30‑day money‑back guarantee ensures risk‑free evaluation for teams and individuals alike.

ForkLift

ForkLift, made by BinaryNights, is a dual-pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS that connects to remote servers over SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, S3, B2, and cloud services like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox, as well as local network protocols SMB, AFP, and NFS. Version 4 focuses on speed, with bidirectional sync described as up to 20x faster at analyzing changes than the previous version. The app includes a preview panel for audio, video, images, and PDFs, real-time activity monitoring during transfers, Git status integration, archive browsing, and multi-tab support within each pane. It ships as a one-time purchase with tiered licenses for single users, families, and small businesses.