Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to ForkLift 3

The most advanced file manager + transfer client for macOS.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. ForkLift 3 launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Forklift▲7

   Powerful dual pane file manager and FTP/SFTP client for mac

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Modernized file manager and program manager from Windows 3.x▲75

   This is a fork of Windows File Manager combined with a from-scratch remake of Program Manager. Fast, lightweight, and suitable for daily driver use.

   2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   DockDuck▲97

   The native macOS file manager Finder should be

   Aug 2026 · dockduck.app · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Commander One 3.0▲90

   Dual-pane file manager and FTP client for Mac

   2021 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Things 3.0▲757

   Complete revamp of the original, award-winning task manager

   2017 · culturedcode.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   fman – file manager for programmers▲178

   A dual-pane file manager for Mac, Windows and Linux. Save time by quickly jumping to directories. Tailor fman to your needs with its powerful plugin system.

   2017 · fman.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   AltTunes▲258

   An iPhone manager that PC users will love

   2024 · softorino.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Cosmil▲98

   A beautiful multi-pane Finder alternative, finally rebuilt

   2024 · cosmil.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   File Cabinet Pro▲81

   File manager for the menu bar

   2020 · apptyrant.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Dropshare 5▲95

    The flexible file sharing solution for macOS & iOS

    2022 · dropshare.app · its alternatives →

11. 11
    CloudMounter for Mac 3.8▲131

    Ultimate cloud storage manager with native M1 support

    2021 · cloudmounter.net · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Fork▲170

    Fast and friendly git client for Mac and Windows

    2018 · git-fork.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Folders▲125

    The macOS file manager for (former) Windows users

    2023 · foldersapp.dev · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Apple Files▲230

    File manager for iOS 11

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15MA
    Marta – A fast and minimalistic file manager for macOS▲106

    2017 · marta.yanex.org · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Clean Mac Desktop▲347

    Automatically clean & backup your MacOS desktop in 1 click

    2022 · phuctm97.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    transfer.sh▲89

    Easy file sharing from the command line

    2021 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    VeloFiler▲70

    Keyboard-first dual-pane file manager for macOS

    Aug 2026 · velofiler.vercel.app · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Sharing, command-line tool to share files with your phone▲189

    Sharing is a command-line tool to share directory and files with ios and android devices without an extra client app

    2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    superfile▲188

    A modern, visual file manager for the terminal

    Jul 2026 · superfile.dev · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Snap▲115

    Effortless window management for power users on macOS

    2025 · freethinkel.dev · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Marta▲103

    A macOS file manager for power users.

    2017 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Transmit 5▲9

    The gold standard of macOS file transfer apps.

    2017 · panic.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Infinit▲156

    Fast, elegant and unlimited file transfer application (Mac)

    2014 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →