ForkLift
ForkLift: A capable Mac file manager for local, remote, cloud, and Git-based workflows. Ranked #23 of 100 in File Manager Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for mac power users and small businesses.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forMac power users and small businesses
- Free planNo
- Paid from$19.95 one-time
- Supported platformsmacos
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Broad remote, cloud, and network connection support
- Powerful search, synchronization, and batch-renaming tools
- Git actions, remote editing, archives, tags, and workspaces
Where it doesn't
- Available only for macOS
- No free plan
- Included updates end after one or two years
Our verdict on ForkLift
ForkLift is a macOS file manager and file-transfer client built for people who manage local files alongside remote servers, cloud storage, and network shares. Its dual-pane layout supports copying and organizing across locations, while tabs, previews, search, filtering, archives, tags, and workspaces support more structured file work. Mac power users get a broad toolkit, and small businesses can install the software on up to five office Macs through the Small Business plans.
The strongest case for ForkLift is its breadth of file operations and connections. It supports FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Rackspace Cloudfiles, SMB, AFP, NFS, and iCloud. Folder synchronization can run one way or two ways, and remote files can be edited with automatic upload. Batch renaming includes replacement, dates, numbering, and regular expressions. Git status and add, commit, push, and pull operations are also included, along with file comparison through external comparison tools.
Pricing uses one-time lifetime licenses with either one or two years of included updates. Single user plans cost $19.95 for one year of updates or $34.95 for two years, for personal use on one Mac. Family plans cost $29.95 or $49.95 and cover all Macs in a household. Small Business plans cost $69.95 or $119.95 and allow installation on up to five office Macs. ForkLift suits Mac users who need more control than basic file browsing provides, especially when remote services and synchronization matter. Teams requiring Windows support, or buyers seeking a free plan, should choose an alternative.
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ForkLift fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $19.95 one-time |
| Supported platforms | macos |
| Dual-pane view | Yes |
| Tabbed interface | Yes |
| Batch rename | Yes |
| Archive support | Yes |
| Cloud storage access | Yes |
| Portable version | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 13 integrations: SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | binarynights.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
ForkLift integrations
ForkLift lists 13 integrations on its own site.
- SFTP
- FTP
- WebDAV
- Amazon S3
- Backblaze B2
- Google Drive
- OneDrive
- Dropbox
- Rackspace Cloudfiles
- SMB
- AFP
- NFS
- iCloud
Alternatives to ForkLift
- Total CommanderA feature-rich file manager for Windows users who want power beyond Explorer.9.3
- DolphinA capable free file manager, especially for Linux and KDE-oriented desktops.9.1
- WinSCPA capable Windows file manager for secure transfers, automation, and synchronization.9.0
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