Marta

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Country: Russia (RU)
Founded: 2016
Developer: Yan Zhulanow
Pricing: Free
Open source: No
Platforms: macOS

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File Managers

Overview

Marta is a native file manager for macOS, written entirely in Swift, providing dual-pane navigation, keyboard-driven controls, and archive handling as folders. It targets power users seeking a customizable alternative to Finder, with features like file previews, batch renaming, and an integrated terminal for efficient file management.¹³⁵

Key Features

Dual-pane navigation - View and manage two directories simultaneously.
Keyboard navigation - Navigate hard drive without mouse using customizable hotkeys.
Archive support - Open and edit ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, ISO and more like folders, including nested archives.
File previews - Preview images, PDFs, and play media files.
Batch operations - Batch rename files and gather groups into folders.
Integrated terminal - Built-in terminal with two-way directory synchronization.
Action panel - Cmd + P to perform actions or find files.
Customizable themes - Five polished light and dark themes.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Full access to all features.

Platforms & Requirements

Marta runs exclusively on macOS as a native Swift application. No specific minimum requirements are listed, but it integrates deeply with macOS features like Finder replacement. No cross-platform support or notable limitations mentioned.

Integrations & Ecosystem

ZIP (read/write)
RAR (read)
7Z (read)
TAR (read)
ISO (read)
CAB (read)
LZH (read)
Integrated macOS terminal

Alternatives

App	Difference
File Manager Plus	Offers similar file management but lacks Marta's native Swift implementation and deep archive editing.
ForkLift	Dual-pane manager with cloud support, but less emphasis on keyboard customization than Marta.
Path Finder	Feature-rich Finder alternative with more visual tools, though slower than Marta's Swift performance.
Commander One	Supports dual-pane and FTP, but not as lightweight or terminal-integrated as Marta.

Reputation

Marta is highly praised by users as one of the best Finder replacements for macOS, especially for power users valuing speed, dual-pane views, and keyboard navigation.⁴⁵⁷ Strengths include its native Swift performance, privacy focus with no data collection, and unique archive handling.¹² Some note it is free but not open-source, limiting community contributions.⁵ Overall perception remains positive in developer communities as of 2026.¹

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