Ghost Commander vs Resticopia
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.
Resticopia
A mobile Android application that enables efficient and straightforward data backups powered by Restic backup software.The application uses a custom-built PRoot environment (based on the build-proot-android project) to run native Restic and Rclone Linux binaries directly on Android devices.Disclaimer: This is an unofficial application and is not developed or endorsed by the official Restic project team.Key Capabilities:Repository Management: Create and configure Restic repositories (supports S3, B2, Rest, Local, and Rclone protocols)Snapshot Control: Browse and manage your backup snapshotsFolder Selection: Choose which directories to include in backupsAutomated Scheduling: Set up recurring backup tasksRetention Policies: Define cleanup rules for individual foldersLive Progress: Monitor backup operations through system notificationsRclone Integration: Access 40+ cloud storage providers via Rclone backend
| Feature | Ghost Commander | Resticopia |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-2.0-only |
| Install sources | F-Droid | F-Droid |
| Categories | ProductivityFile ManagerCloud Storage | ProductivityCloud Storage |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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