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FileNav vs Backlsh

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FileNav compared with Backlsh
DetailFileNav logo FileNavBacklsh logo Backlsh
What it doesMac File Manager Like Windows Explorer Automatic Time Tracking & Project Management with No Manual Timer
StageEstablished Growing
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inID Not given
Pricing modelone-time Subscription
PricingNot given Premium plan at $2.99 per user per month with all features included. Enterprise plan with custom pricing for in-house deployment, onsite installation, custom features, GDPR & HIPAA compliance and dedicated support. 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
Key features
  • Dual-pane browsing
  • Folder tree sidebar
  • Enter to open files
  • Disk visualizer
  • Batch rename
  • Deep search
  • File tagging
  • Automatic time tracking with no manual timers
  • Automatic attendance tracking
  • Project time tracking with automatic mapping
  • User activity monitoring
  • Productivity insights and analytics
  • Screenshot monitoring
  • Real-time reports and analytics
  • Shift scheduling and management
  • Automated timesheets
  • Desktop app for Windows and Mac
What makes it different
  • Windows muscle memory carries directly to Mac with familiar shortcuts and interactions
  • Dual-pane browsing and folder tree sidebar unavailable in native Finder
  • Built-in disk visualizer shows exactly where storage is being used
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Fully automatic tracking requires no manual timers or entries from employees
  • Intelligent project mapping assigns time automatically based on apps and websites
  • Significantly cheaper than competitors at 70-85% lower cost
  • Privacy-first approach that tracks work without invasive employee monitoring
  • Lightweight app with minimal CPU and memory impact on system performance
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check18 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)418
Citation Flow (Majestic)2627
Referring domains (Majestic)78165

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