Wasabi client for macOS
A Wasabi Client for Mac - Inside a Real File Manager
Wasabi sells flat-rate hot storage - and points Mac users at third-party tools to browse it. EmpiricCommander connects to Wasabi through its S3-compatible API and puts your buckets in a native dual-pane window: Wasabi on one side, your Mac or another cloud on the other. On macOS, iPad, and iPhone.
$29.99 one-time · no subscription · macOS, iPad & iPhone
One endpoint, two keys
That's the whole setup
Opt-in folder compare verification
What you can do with Wasabi in EmpiricCommander
Browse buckets natively
Wasabi buckets appear as a pane in a real file manager - navigate, preview, Quick Look, and search like a local folder.
Dual-pane transfers
Wasabi in one pane, local disk or another cloud in the other. Drag to upload or download; queue and monitor large transfers.
Migrate between clouds
Copy straight from Amazon S3 or any connected backend into Wasabi - or out of it - without a visible intermediate download.
Verify with SHA-256
After a migration or backup, run Folder Compare with content verification to re-check same-size files by hashing their actual bytes.
Keys in the Keychain
Your Wasabi access keys live in the macOS Keychain - never in plaintext config files.
Terminal at hand
A full terminal is one keystroke away for everything a GUI shouldn't do - synced to the active pane's directory.
Connect to Wasabi in 30 seconds
Wasabi is fully S3-compatible, so it connects like any S3-compatible endpoint. You need an access key pair and your region's service URL.
- In the Wasabi console: Access Keys > Create New Access Key (note the key and secret)
- Your endpoint is s3.<region>.wasabisys.com - for example s3.us-east-1.wasabisys.com
- In EmpiricCommander: New Connection > S3-compatible, paste the endpoint and both keys
- Connect - your buckets appear in the pane
A one-click Wasabi preset is coming in an upcoming release - the custom endpoint path above works today.
Backups and migrations you can prove
Wasabi's flat pricing with free egress makes it a popular backup and archive target. EmpiricCommander adds the missing piece: proof. After copying a folder to Wasabi - from your Mac, from Amazon S3, from anywhere connected - run Folder Compare with SHA-256 content verification. It hashes the actual bytes on both sides, catching silent corruption from bit rot or a flaky transfer.
- Cross-cloud copy: S3 to Wasabi, Wasabi to local, Wasabi to Drive
- Folder sync modes: Mirror, Two-Way, Backup, Fill Gaps
- Opt-in SHA-256 verification with progress and cancel
Like rclone, transfers pass through your device - bandwidth applies. For multi-terabyte one-time migrations a server-side tool may fit better; for everything after, a file manager beats a config file.
On your Mac, iPad, and iPhone
The same Wasabi connection works on the native iPad and iPhone apps under one license - check a bucket or pull a file from wherever you are. One $29.99 purchase covers 1 Mac + 1 iPad + 1 iPhone. No subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wasabi have an official Mac client?
No - Wasabi provides a web console and recommends third-party S3 tools for desktop use. EmpiricCommander connects via Wasabi's S3-compatible API and gives you a native Mac file manager around your buckets.
How do I connect EmpiricCommander to Wasabi?
Create an access key in the Wasabi console, then add an S3-compatible connection in EmpiricCommander with your region endpoint (e.g. s3.us-east-1.wasabisys.com) and the key pair. That's it.
Can I use it to verify my Wasabi backups?
Yes. Folder Compare has an opt-in Verify contents (SHA-256) mode that re-checks same-size files by hashing their actual bytes on both sides - with progress and cancel.
Where are my Wasabi keys stored?
In the macOS Keychain (and the equivalent secure storage on iPad and iPhone) - never in plaintext files.
Does it work on iPhone and iPad?
Yes - native macOS, iPadOS, and iOS apps with one $29.99 one-time license covering 1 Mac, 1 iPad, and 1 iPhone, with a 7-day free trial.