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FileNav vs Swyvo

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FileNav compared with Swyvo
DetailFileNav logo FileNavSwyvo logo Swyvo
What it doesMac File Manager Like Windows Explorer Your essential apps, one hotkey away
StageEstablished MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inID Not given
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingNot given Free: 3 active app slots, 5 saved websites, 1 adaptive loadout, no cloud sync. Pro: 10 active app slots, unlimited saved websites, unlimited adaptive loadouts, cloud sync (price not yet available).
Key features
  • Dual-pane browsing
  • Folder tree sidebar
  • Enter to open files
  • Disk visualizer
  • Batch rename
  • Deep search
  • File tagging
  • Keyboard-driven interface with Alt+Q hotkey
  • Combine websites and desktop apps in one menu
  • Adaptive Loadouts that auto-adjust workspace based on active app
  • Global hotkey registration works across any app or game
  • Off-screen keep-alive for instant app switching
  • Memory-optimized shared Chromium engine for web tools
  • Runs in system tray as background utility
  • Safe to use while gaming
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
  • Built as a native system tool, not an Electron wrapper
  • Fully keyboard-driven with no mouse required
  • Adaptive Loadouts automatically shift workspace based on what you're working on
  • Instant context switching without app reloads or white flashes
  • Memory-optimized architecture with shared Chromium for web apps
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 checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)40
Citation Flow (Majestic)2613
Referring domains (Majestic)787

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