Commander One is popular, but Captain's Deck offers features it lacks: Vim-style keyboard navigation, bidirectional terminal sync, a JavaScript plugin system, and a nostalgic Norton Commander theme. Plus a simple one-time purchase, no subscription.
Both are dual-pane file managers for Mac. Here's how Captain's Deck stands out.
| Feature | Captain's Deck | Commander One |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-Pane Interface | Yes | Yes |
| Vim-Style Navigation (hjkl) | Yes | No |
| Bidirectional Terminal Sync | Yes | No |
| Norton Commander Theme | Yes | No |
| JavaScript Plugin System | Yes | No |
| SFTP/SSH Support | Yes | Yes (Pro) |
| S3 Cloud Storage | Yes | Yes (Pro) |
| Git Integration | Yes | No |
| Pricing Model | One-Time | Subscription |
| Price | $19.99 once | $29.99/year |
Commander One Pro is $29.99/year subscription. Captain's Deck is $19.99 one-time purchase. Pay once, use forever. After 8 months, Captain's Deck has already paid for itself.
Navigate with hjkl keys like a true power user. Captain's Deck brings Vim-style keyboard navigation to file management. Commander One doesn't support this workflow.
Captain's Deck's terminal syncs bidirectionally with the file browser. Navigate in either place and they stay in sync. Commander One's terminal integration is more basic.
Create custom functionality with JavaScript plugins. Add context menu items, automate workflows, integrate with external services. Commander One has no plugin system.
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