The file manager built for people who move data for a living.
Local + remote browsing, 17 protocols, crash-safe transfers, real-time sync, and a local AI assistant — all in one cross-platform desktop app. Free for individuals. Always.
macOS 10.15+ · Windows 10+ · Linux (.deb / .rpm / .AppImage) · 64-bit
Rust-native engine
Three-layer transfer architecture: worker pool, integrity, recovery.
17 protocols, one engine
Resume, checksum, throttle, and recover the same way across every backend.
Your files stay yours
No cloud relay. No telemetry by default. Credentials live in your OS keychain.
Everything you need. None of the lock-in.
One desktop app that handles browsing, transfer, sync, and governance — without sending your data through anyone's cloud.
Dual-pane browsing
Local and remote filesystems side by side. Tabs, dual sort, hidden-file toggle, and keyboard-driven navigation throughout.
17 protocols, one app
SFTP, S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, SMB, NFS, FTP, B2, Azure Blob, Swift, mDNS peer, and more — all first-class.
Crash-safe transfers
Three-layer engine: worker pool + checksums (xxHash3 / SHA-256) + journal-backed crash recovery. Resume any transfer at any time.
Real-time sync
Bidirectional sync with conflict resolution, redaction rules, and Merkle-tree integrity. Continuous or scheduled.
Local AI assistant
Plain-language error explanations, sync-rule suggestions, and natural-language job creation. Runs against your own Ollama — no API keys, no cloud calls.
Encryption + vault
AES-256-GCM at rest, master-password vault for credentials (stored in your OS keychain), per-job encryption for sensitive data.
Built-in terminal
Drop into a real shell scoped to the current directory. SSH sessions through the same connector you use to browse.
Audit + version history
Every operation ledgered locally. Lineage tracking shows what a file is derived from. Undo across the entire session.
17 protocols. One app. Zero adapters.
Every connector implements the same crash-safe transfer engine. Resume, checksum, throttle, and recover the same way no matter what's at the other end.
How it compares
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| Feature | FileManager | ForkLift | Transmit | Cyberduck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free for individuals | ||||
| macOS / Windows / Linux | macOS only | macOS only | ||
| Built-in protocols | 17 | 11 | 8 | ~10 |
| Crash-safe resume | ||||
| Real-time bidirectional sync | ||||
| Built-in local AI | ||||
| Encryption + vault | ||||
| Team governance (audit / SSO) | ✓ Business | |||
| Source-available |
Simple pricing. Free where it should be free.
The desktop app is free forever for individuals. We only charge teams for the coordination layer.
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