Path Finder
Dual-pane file manager for Mac, built as a Finder alternative
What is Path Finder?
Path Finder is a file manager for macOS from Cocoatech, positioned as a more capable alternative to Apple's Finder. It adds a dual-pane browser, a Drop Stack for holding files during copy and move operations, batch renaming, folder comparison and synchronization, and views that show which files take up space. It runs natively on Apple Silicon. After a 30-day free trial it is sold as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a license key for a fixed term of one, two or five years.
Path Finder is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year. See every plan
Good for
- Mac users who find Finder limiting and want two panes
- People who copy and move many files between folders or drives
- Buyers who want to choose between a subscription and a non-renewing license key
Worth knowing
- macOS only; the site describes no Windows, Linux or mobile version.
- There is no perpetual license: subscriptions renew monthly or yearly, and license keys run for a fixed 1, 2 or 5 years, after which updates end.
- The homepage says older builds can still be run after a plan expires, while the terms of service grant use only for the term of the subscription or license.
- Subscriptions include 2 activations and more can be bought. A license key covers 3 computers and cannot have activations added.
Key features
- Dual-pane browsing
- A Dual Pane View shows two folders side by side, and files can be copied from one pane to the other with a single click.
- Drop Stack
- Freezes a drag-and-drop operation by placing the files in a temporary stack, to be copied or moved from there.
- Batch rename and advanced selection
- Renames files in batches and selects files by name, extension, attributes and more. Hidden files can be viewed and manipulated.
- FolderSync
- Includes FolderSync, Cocoatech's folder comparison and synchronization tool, for merging, comparing and synchronizing folders.
- Size Browser
- Browses selected files and folders by size, with Hierarchical Columns and Hierarchical Chart views that show how space is distributed.
- Dropbox and iPhone browsing
- Links a Dropbox account, and browses files on iOS devices connected by USB and performs file operations on them.
Path Finder pricing
- Starts at
- $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial with full access to all features; purchases have a 30-day money-back guarantee
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | $2.95per month, renews automatically | Renews every month and can be canceled at any time. Includes 2 activations; the vendor suggests it for trying the app for a few months. |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.95per year, renews automatically | The plan the vendor labels as recommended. Renews every year, can be canceled at any time, and includes 2 activations. |
| 1 Year License Key | $32.95one-time payment for a 1-year term | A single payment that does not renew. The key is sent by email, covers 3 computers and includes updates released during the term. |
| 2 Year License Key | $55.95one-time payment for a 2-year term | A license key for two years with no automatic renewal, labeled as saving over 15% compared with buying yearly. |
| 5 Year License Key | $122.95one-time payment for a 5-year term | A license key for five years with no automatic renewal, labeled as saving over 25% compared with buying yearly. |
Read from cocoatech.io on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Path Finder before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountYearly subscription costs less than monthly
The Yearly Subscription is $29.95, against $35.40 for twelve payments of the $2.95 Monthly Subscription, a saving of about 15%.
Stated on cocoatech.io - Other savingsMulti-year license keys at a discount
The 2 Year License Key ($55.95) is labeled as saving 15% and the 5 Year License Key ($122.95) as saving 25%, compared with buying a 1 Year License Key each year.
Stated on cocoatech.io - Other savingsVolume and site licenses on request
The terms of service say businesses and organizations can ask about volume and site licenses, and that pricing for multiple licenses or extra activations varies with quantity.
Stated on cocoatech.io
Works with
Path Finder alternatives
- Path Finder vs ForkLift
Free trial · from $19.95 one-time
- Path Finder vs Total Commander
Free trial · from €42 one-time
- Path Finder vs Directory Opus
Free trial · from $89 one-time
- Path Finder vs Files
Free plan · from $12.99 one-time
Common questions
Is Path Finder free?
No, Path Finder is a paid product, but you can try it first. 30-day free trial with full access to all features; purchases have a 30-day money-back guarantee.
How much does Path Finder cost?
Path Finder lists 5 plans. Monthly Subscription: $2.95 per month, renews automatically. Yearly Subscription: $29.95 per year, renews automatically. 1 Year License Key: $32.95 one-time payment for a 1-year term. 2 Year License Key: $55.95 one-time payment for a 2-year term. 5 Year License Key: $122.95 one-time payment for a 5-year term. Prices were read from cocoatech.io on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does Path Finder work on?
Path Finder is available on macOS.
Does Path Finder offer any discounts?
Path Finder publicly lists the following: Yearly subscription costs less than monthly; Multi-year license keys at a discount; Volume and site licenses on request.
Does Path Finder have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Path Finder is listed for macOS.
Does Path Finder have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Path Finder is listed for macOS.
Is Path Finder open source?
Path Finder is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
What does Path Finder integrate with?
Path Finder's listing names Dropbox, Amazon S3 and Backblaze B2. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Path Finder?
Path Finder is made by Cocoatech LLC.
What are the alternatives to Path Finder?
The closest alternatives to Path Finder in our directory are ForkLift, Total Commander, Directory Opus and Files. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Path Finder.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026.