Two panes without window switching
Source and destination stay visible together.
Pre-release · macOS 14+ · Universal
Two panes, clear direction, and less switching while working with files
Free covers everyday dual-pane work, navigation, tabs, favorites, F-key actions, ZIP, and local or macOS cloud folders that the user allows. Pro Lifetime adds SFTP, WebDAV over HTTPS, FTPS over TLS, folder compare and synchronization, SHA-256, duplicate finding, and file split or join.
Dual-pane workflow
Source and destination stay visible together
Copy, move, compare, and sync have a clear direction. The app does not replace automatic backup and requires confirmation before overwriting.
Screenshots
Real interface with controlled demo data
Six verified 2880 × 1800 screenshots without personal data, passwords, or production servers.
Video
60-second MacCommander walkthrough
Free covers everyday dual-pane work, navigation, tabs, favorites, F-key actions, ZIP, and local or macOS cloud folders that the user allows. Pro Lifetime adds SFTP, WebDAV over HTTPS, FTPS over TLS, folder compare and synchronization, SHA-256, duplicate finding, and file split or join.
Features
Everyday file work and advanced Pro tools
Version 1.0 is being prepared for the Mac App Store. Email us and we will send the public link when it becomes available.
Keyboard and F-keys
Fast actions for copy, move, new folder, and other common operations.
Tabs and favorites
Multiple locations in each pane and quick return to frequently used folders.
Archives and preview
MacCommander creates ZIP files and can browse and extract ZIP, TAR, 7z, and supported RAR archives. RAR support depends on the system tool and does not cover every newer variant.
Remote connections
Pro supports SFTP through system OpenSSH, WebDAV over HTTPS, and FTPS over TLS. Plain FTP is not supported. Credentials remain in session memory or can optionally be stored in the local Keychain.
Compare, sync, and Pro tools
Pro Lifetime adds SFTP, WebDAV over HTTPS, FTPS over TLS, folder compare and synchronization, SHA-256, duplicate finding, and file split or join.
Fast without hunting through menus
Keyboard, F-keys, tabs, and favorites
F2 renames, F3 previews, F4 edits text, Shift-F4 creates a text file, F5 copies, F6 moves, F7 creates a folder, F8 moves to Trash, Tab switches panes, and Insert changes selection. Standard macOS shortcuts remain available.
Free and Pro
Free for everyday work, Pro Lifetime for remote and verification workflows
The plan is Free plus Pro Lifetime at a €14.99 one-time target price, with no subscription. The Mac App Store may show another currency and local price. Public purchase is not available yet.
Free
Free covers everyday dual-pane work, navigation, tabs, favorites, F-key actions, ZIP, and local or macOS cloud folders that the user allows.
Pro Lifetime
Pro Lifetime adds SFTP, WebDAV over HTTPS, FTPS over TLS, folder compare and synchronization, SHA-256, duplicate finding, and file split or join.
App Sandbox
Privacy and compatibility
MacCommander uses App Sandbox and works only with folders the user explicitly allows. It does not require Full Disk Access. iCloud Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, and other cloud folders work through providers connected in Finder/macOS and explicit folder access. MacCommander does not use proprietary APIs for those services. The distribution setup prepares selected settings for synchronization. Passwords, private keys, and file contents are not synchronized through iCloud; the active capability will be verified on the distribution build.
Comparison
Controlled compare and synchronization, not automatic backup
The app is not an automatic backup system. Synchronization rejects identical or nested roots, first shows differences, direction, and selected actions; overwrites require confirmation, with optional SHA-256 verification.
Finder companion
MacCommander complements Finder for dual-pane, batch, and keyboard-driven work. Finder can remain the system file manager.
Independent alternative
LineSW is the product and marketing brand; IDOL Spas s.r.o. is the publisher. MacCommander is independent and is not affiliated with Ghisler Software.
Pricing
Being prepared for the Mac App Store
Version 1.0 is being prepared for the Mac App Store. Email us and we will send the public link when it becomes available. The plan is Free plus Pro Lifetime at a €14.99 one-time target price, with no subscription. The Mac App Store may show another currency and local price. Public purchase is not available yet.
FAQ
FAQ
Is MacCommander an official version of Total Commander for Mac?
LineSW is the product and marketing brand; IDOL Spas s.r.o. is the publisher. MacCommander is independent and is not affiliated with Ghisler Software.
Which Macs does it support?
macOS 14 or later. The prepared universal app supports Apple Silicon and Intel.
Does it require Full Disk Access?
MacCommander uses App Sandbox and works only with folders the user explicitly allows. It does not require Full Disk Access.
Does it work with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive?
iCloud Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, and other cloud folders work through providers connected in Finder/macOS and explicit folder access. MacCommander does not use proprietary APIs for those services.
Which remote connections are supported?
Pro supports SFTP through system OpenSSH, WebDAV over HTTPS, and FTPS over TLS. Plain FTP is not supported. Credentials remain in session memory or can optionally be stored in the local Keychain.
What is included in Free and Pro Lifetime?
Free covers everyday dual-pane work, navigation, tabs, favorites, F-key actions, ZIP, and local or macOS cloud folders that the user allows. Pro Lifetime adds SFTP, WebDAV over HTTPS, FTPS over TLS, folder compare and synchronization, SHA-256, duplicate finding, and file split or join.
Is Pro a subscription?
The plan is Free plus Pro Lifetime at a €14.99 one-time target price, with no subscription. The Mac App Store may show another currency and local price. Public purchase is not available yet.
Which archive formats are supported?
MacCommander creates ZIP files and can browse and extract ZIP, TAR, 7z, and supported RAR archives. RAR support depends on the system tool and does not cover every newer variant.
How safe is folder synchronization?
The app is not an automatic backup system. Synchronization rejects identical or nested roots, first shows differences, direction, and selected actions; overwrites require confirmation, with optional SHA-256 verification.
What is synchronized through iCloud?
The distribution setup prepares selected settings for synchronization. Passwords, private keys, and file contents are not synchronized through iCloud; the active capability will be verified on the distribution build.
Does it replace Finder?
MacCommander complements Finder for dual-pane, batch, and keyboard-driven work. Finder can remain the system file manager.
Where can I download it?
Version 1.0 is being prepared for the Mac App Store. Email us and we will send the public link when it becomes available.
LineSW
Email us for the public link
A public Mac App Store link is not available yet. Email us and we will send the verified link after release. LineSW is the product and marketing brand; IDOL Spas s.r.o. is the publisher. MacCommander is independent and is not affiliated with Ghisler Software.