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Marta alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Marta alternative is muCommander (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Marta compared with 6 alternatives: Path Finder, ForkLift, Commander One, Nimble Commander, fman and 1 more.

Marta is free to use. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
MartaThis toolFreeFreemacOS
Path FinderFree trial · from $2.95/moTrial onlymacOS
ForkLiftFree trial · from $19.95 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
Commander OneFree plan · from $29.99 one-timeYesmacOS
Nimble CommanderFreeFreemacOS
fmanFree trial · from €39 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux
muCommanderFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux

Price against what you get

Marta has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Path Finder and muCommander score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessMartaPath FinderNimble CommandermuCommander

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of desktop utilities, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Marta

  1. Path Finder

    Dual-pane file manager for Mac, built as a Finder alternative

    • Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
    • Path Finder has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Marta.
    • Path Finder also covers file sync.
    • Path Finder does not cover file compression, which Marta does.

    Suits: Mac users who find Finder limiting and want two panes

    Path Finder vs MartaPath Finder pricing and details

  2. ForkLift

    Dual-pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS

    • ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
    • ForkLift has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Marta.
    • ForkLift can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • ForkLift also covers file sync.
    • ForkLift does not cover file compression, which Marta does.

    Suits: Mac users who manage files on servers and cloud storage as well as local disks

    ForkLift vs MartaForkLift pricing and details

  3. Commander One

    Dual-panel file manager and FTP client for Mac

    • Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
    • Commander One can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Mac users who want a Total Commander-style file manager

    Commander One vs MartaCommander One pricing and details

  4. Nimble Commander

    Free dual-pane file manager for macOS, no longer actively maintained

    • Nimble Commander is free.
    • Nimble Commander is open source, according to its own site.
    • Nimble Commander does not cover file compression, which Marta does.

    Suits: Mac users who want a free two-panel file manager

    Nimble Commander vs MartaNimble Commander pricing and details

  5. fman

    Dual-pane file manager for Mac, Windows and Linux with plugins

    • fman starts at €39 one-time, perpetual license.
    • fman has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Marta.
    • fman also lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • fman can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • fman does not cover file compression, which Marta does.

    Suits: People who want the same file manager on all three desktop systems

    fman vs Martafman pricing and details

  6. muCommander

    Open-source Java dual-pane file manager for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • muCommander is free.
    • muCommander also lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • muCommander is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Users who want one free file manager across macOS, Windows and Linux

    muCommander vs MartamuCommander pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Marta

  • The download page says Marta is in beta; the latest version listed is 0.8.2.
  • Requires macOS 11.0 or later.
  • The site shows a 2016 to 2024 copyright and lists no paid support.
Marta pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Marta?

The alternatives to Marta in this directory are Path Finder, ForkLift, Commander One, Nimble Commander, fman and muCommander. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Marta.

Is there a free alternative to Marta?

Yes. Nimble Commander and muCommander are free to use. Commander One has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Marta alternatives work on Windows?

The Marta listing does not include a Windows app. fman and muCommander list one.

Which Marta alternatives work on Linux?

The Marta listing does not include a Linux app. fman and muCommander list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Marta?

Nimble Commander and muCommander are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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