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Add to SafariWhen comparing PCManFM vs FTP Synchronizer, the Slant community recommends PCManFM for most people. In the question“What are the best GUI file managers for UNIX-like systems?” PCManFM is ranked 1st while FTP Synchronizer is ranked 19th. The most important reason people chose PCManFM is:
General use, and most operations, are snappy and responsive.
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Pros
Pro Lightweight
General use, and most operations, are snappy and responsive.
Pro Simple
PCManFM is a very lightweight and simple file manager.
Pro Can open folder as root
PCManFM can open different folders as root, this way you don't have to use the terminal to move around files for which you need root permission.
Pro Auto mounts drives
PCmanFM automatically detects and mounts available drives.
Pro Supports "quick-directory" typing
While in a PCManFM window, typing either a "~" or a "/" will automatically start typing into the location bar, allows for tab completion, and pressing Enter goes straight to the typed directory.
Pro More RAM is available for other processes, and the system uses less swap
Overall, the system becomes faster.
Pro Uses tabs instead of new windows
Tabs can practically be managed just as in a browser, so you don't end up with windows open all over your desktop. New tabs automatically start in the same location.
Pro Fastest starup
PCmanFM is the fastest GUI file manager to start.
Pro No back seat driver
Does not obstruct professional work by engrossing root warnings.
Pro Compact
Supports fast failure resolving in bulky configuration and log folders.
Pro Can sync multiple files across multiple websites in parallel
With FTP Synchronizer you can synchronize multiple files and multiple sites simultaneously.
Pro Can schedule syncs
You can schedule when you want to synchronize a particular document for a particular website.
Pro Very secure
Supports syncing over FTPS and SFTP.
Pro Does not waste time by copying every file over
When syncing a folder, FTP Synchronizer intelligently finds out which files have been changed and copies only them.
Cons
Con Can't extend with scripts
Unlike Nautilus and Caja, this can't extend with scripts. If script extension is added it can become a really good FM.
Con Some operations are slow
Because it tries to be as lightweight as possible and tries to use very little RAM. This can unfortunately lead to it being slow sometimes.
Con Right-click option choice limitation
You can only choose one option in the right-click menu instead of being able to select multiple at once.
Con Uses a bit more RAM than thunar
Thunar uses less RAM but you pay in slower startup and stability.
Con Directory trees can be confusing
Starts you off in a directory tree that is your home folder as if that is the very top. (Just use a single tree as it actually is and expand appropriately).
Con Overpriced
Even using single license mode no longer functions correctly. No longer sending emails as it says it does.
