Ghost Commander vs Zorin Connect
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Ghost Commander
Dual panel file manager, like Norton Commander, Midnight Commander or Total Commander. Notable features: * Ability to copy and move files between its two panels * Create or extract (unzip) ZIP archives * Transfer files via FTP/SFTP/SMB * Full-featured app manager able to access extra info and share apks Requires root: No, but if provided you can remount filesystems and mess around with system files. Note: Due to missing deps, SFTP server connections authenticated with Kerberos might fail on certain newer devices.
Zorin Connect
Zorin Connect provides several features to integrate your phone and your computer: * Sync your phone notifications with your computer * Browse photos from your phone * Reply to SMS messages * Share files and links between devices * Use your phone as a remote control for your computer The app seamlessly connects your computer and your mobile device over your local network, securely with RSA encryption. Please note you will need to have Zorin OS 15 installed and have enabled Zorin Connect on your computer for this app to work.
| Feature | Ghost Commander | Zorin Connect |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-2.0-only |
| Install sources | F-Droid | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | ProductivityFile ManagerCloud Storage | ProductivityFile Manager |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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