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muCommander vs ForkLift: catalog facts
muCommander	ForkLift
Free Free and open source, with optional sponsorship through GitHub Sponsors.	Paid A paid licence is required after the trial.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Same dual-pane interface on macOS, Windows and Linux Browses FTP, SFTP, SMB, S3 and cloud storage alongside local files	Remote protocols mount as ordinary panes, including S3 and B2 Folder synchronisation and comparison built in
Large downloads of around 170 MB Java-based interface may feel less native than platform file managers	Paid licence, macOS only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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