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24 alternatives to Hosts.prefpane

A system preference pane to manage your hosts file

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Hosts.prefpane launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   fman▲138

   A modern file manager for power users

   2017 · fman.io · its alternatives →

2. 2
   HostDispute▲125

   An Airbnb dispute resolution tool

   2024 · hostdispute.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   tiiny.host▲206

   Right-click & share your work from your Mac in seconds

   2022 · tiiny.host · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Pile Commander▲115

   Open-source file manager for creative people

   2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   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 →

6. 6
   Hostsctl – Control /etc/hosts easily, block ads, social networks, etc▲45

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Dockhand▲133

   Docker management for everyone

   Aug 2026 · dockhand.pro · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Commander One 3.0▲90

   Dual-pane file manager and FTP client for Mac

   2021 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   MacOS Server▲108

   Just like that, your Mac is a powerful server

   2016 · apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    SwitchHosts▲83

    Free and open source hosts management & switching app

    2018 · oldj.github.io · its alternatives →

11. 11OH
    One hostname to rule them all▲111

    2017 · onehostname.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    termique▲90

    A free SSH client for Mac, Windows and Linux. Every host in one place, with end-to-end encrypted sync, SFTP, SSH key management, and an AI terminal assistant.

    Jun 2026 · termique.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Hosty▲122

    Product designed for Airbnb Hosts to give to their guests

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Guesterly▲84

    Easy directories for events and teams.

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Hostful▲99

    Fastest way to host your websites & PDFs

    2023 · hostful.io · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Gasmask▲4

    Hosts file manager for Mac OSX

    2015 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Tasty Hosts▲3

    Easily manage and update your HOSTS file on MacOS & Windows.

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    Use image hosts for general file hosting▲8

    2013 · github.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Selective Share▲68

    Host-proof applications made easy

    2015 · selectiveshare.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    HostForward▲60

    Turn your subdomains into subdirectories

    2023 · hostforward.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    macOS menu-bar manager for SSH port forwards▲45

    is a tiny native macOS menu-bar app for local SSH port forwards. It has no external dependencies and runs natively.

    Jul 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Hozz▲4

    A better way to manage your hosts

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Can I Haz Privacy▲10

    Merge, simplify, automate: a unified host file weekly

    2024 · canihazprivacy.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Commander One▲14

    Free dual-pane file manager for Mac with PRO Pack

    2015 · mac.eltima.com · its alternatives →

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