Broot
6.4#15 in terminal file managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitBroot vs FileManagerTUI
FileManagerTUI
7.9#1 in file managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Broot | FileManagerTUI |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-pane layout | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The repository is released under the MIT License, with permission to use, copy, modify, publish, distribute, sublicense, and sell the software subject to the license conditions. | MIT License |
| Linux support | Yes | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes | Yes |
| Preview pane | Yes | Yes |
| Windows support | Yes | Yes |
Broot plans
- BrootFree
FileManagerTUI plans
- MIT-licensed softwareFree
Pick Broot if…
Broot suits people who want a terminal-based way to navigate directories, search file contents, and perform file operations. Its previews and Git status views may also help users managing documents or repositories from the file navigator.
Pick FileManagerTUI if…
FileManagerTUI suits keyboard-oriented users who want a terminal file manager with editing, previews, and file operations on Linux, macOS, or Windows. S3 browsing may suit users who only need read-only access and have the required AWS setup.