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ForkLift

Paid dual-pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS.

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About ForkLift

ForkLift, made by BinaryNights, is a two-pane file manager for the Mac that doubles as a file transfer client. Alongside local folders it connects to SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, SMB, NFS and AFP servers and to cloud storage such as Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox, and you can drag files between two remote servers directly. It can compare and sync folders one or two ways and save those syncs as favourites. Other tools include multi-rename presets, a preview panel that plays media and edits text in place, archive browsing, tabs and saved workspaces, Git status with basic commit and push, an app uninstaller, and the option to make it the default file viewer instead of Finder. It is aimed at developers, designers and anyone moving files to servers often. ForkLift is commercial software sold as a licence after a free trial, and needs a recent version of macOS.

Best for: Mac users who move files between local disks, servers and cloud storage every day.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Wide range of remote and cloud connections in one app
  • One- or two-way folder sync with saved favourites
  • Can replace Finder as the default file viewer
  • Git status and basic Git actions built in

Why people leave

  • Paid licence after the trial
  • macOS only
  • Latest version needs macOS 14.6 or newer

Top ForkLift alternatives

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  1. 1Transmit logo
    Transmit

    Panic's polished Mac transfer client, if remote servers and cloud storage are the main job.

    52.6
  2. 2Cyberduck logo
    Cyberduck

    Free Mac and Windows transfer client if you mainly use ForkLift for servers and cloud storage.

    51.2

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ForkLift: common questions

Is ForkLift free?

No, ForkLift is a paid product.

Is ForkLift open source?

No, ForkLift is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Cyberduck.

What platforms does ForkLift run on?

ForkLift is available for macOS.

What are the best alternatives to ForkLift?

The highest-ranked ForkLift alternatives right now are Transmit and Cyberduck. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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