Introducing FileBridge

September 21, 2026 - 2 min read

FileBridge is a dual-pane file manager for macOS.

Yes, another one.

I couldn't make Finder work for me using it for two years, so I built my own with the things I wanted.

Why did I build another macOS file manager?

I wanted three main things from my file manager:

to work the way Windows Explorer does
to replace Finder and Cyberduck
to save me time when navigating files and folders

I know there are some great file managers for macOS, but I wanted to focus on simplicity, speed and great user experience.

What can it do now?

A few days ago I released the first version of FileBridge - v0.1.0. The main functionality is already in place:

open two panes side by side, local or remote in each one
copy files with drag and drop
navigate folders with a tree view
save layouts as workspaces that reconnect to your remotes on open
connect over SFTP and to S3 buckets
calculate a folder size on one click, and keep it for next time
switch between light and dark themes

It is early and there is a lot more I want to add.

FileBridge's home screen, with rows of saved workspaces, favorite folders and one open session. — (The home screen, with saved workspaces, favorite folders and open sessions)

FileBridge with a local folder in the left pane and a remote server in the right pane. — (Two panes, a local folder on the left and a remote server on the right)

FileBridge's workspaces menu, with Save Current Setup at the top and two saved workspaces below it. — (Saving the current setup as a workspace, to open it again later)

FileBridge's connection panel, with SFTP and S3 to pick from and a list of saved connections below. — (Connecting over SFTP or to an S3 bucket)

FileBridge with a folder tree view in the sidebar and file details in the right pane — (A folder tree view in the sidebar and file details in the right pane)

Why do I charge for it?

I charge $19 for lifetime access including all future updates. I know it is not a free product, but if you think it is not for you, you can always get a refund within 30 days. Getting something in return means I can keep improving the product and adding new features.

What is next?

I plan to add more features in the coming months, starting with file search and more ways to connect than SFTP and S3. The main goal of FileBridge is to be the tool that saves you time when navigating folders or copying files to a server. Everything I build will be around that.