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TheCommander vs Captain's Deck: catalog facts
TheCommander	Captain's Deck
Free Freeware with no cost.	Paid €19.99 one-time after a 14-day trial; €69.99 for a 5-Mac team licence.
macOS	macOS
Dual-panel layout with tabs in each panel Built-in SFTP, FTP and SMB access	Keyboard-first dual-pane layout Built-in terminal that follows the cursor
Requires macOS 14 or later Interface only in German and English	macOS 14 or newer only Paid after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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