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Encore Display vs Folia Files

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Encore Display compared with Folia Files
DetailEncore Display logo Encore DisplayFolia Files logo Folia Files
What it doesTurn your old iMac into a real display for your Mac with one cable A Finder alternative for Mac with side-by-side panes, terminal, cloud and server support, instant search, themes and transparency
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Pricing modelFree trial Paid
PricingFree for 72 hours, then $49 USD once. One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs. No subscription. $49.99 USD or €49.99 EUR, one-time purchase for up to 3 Macs, includes all future updates. 7-day free trial available. From 5 licenses, 20% discount available.
Key features
  • Up to 5K Retina resolution display
  • 60fps smooth video and window movement
  • Works with one cable connection
  • iMac speakers and microphone support
  • Brightness synchronization between Mac and iMac
  • Night Shift support on both screens
  • Automatic sleep and wake synchronization
  • Works with closed MacBook lid
  • Real display arrangement in System Settings
  • Plug and play setup
  • Undo all file operations
What makes it different
  • No modifications needed - no screwdriver or driver boards required
  • Single cable connection unlike wireless alternatives
  • No account or tracking - privacy-focused
  • Works with any Intel iMac from Late 2012 onwards
  • One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs
  • One-time purchase with all future updates included, no subscription
  • Native Swift application optimized for Apple silicon and Intel Macs
  • No tracking, account or data collection
  • Undo everything with safe file handling
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Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 +3 (up) since last check31 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)05
Citation Flow (Majestic)020
Referring domains (Majestic)07

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