elio
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Visitelio vs nnn
What both publish
| Fact | elio | nnn |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-pane layout | No | No |
| File operations | It supports creating and extracting common archive formats, duplicate finding, and trashing, restoring, or permanently deleting files. | It can analyze disk usage, batch rename, launch apps, pick files, and copy, move, delete, archive, and link selections. |
| Linux support | Yes | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes | Yes |
| Preview pane | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | elio is a terminal file manager with rich previews, inline images, bulk actions, and trash support. | nnn is a full-featured terminal file manager. |
| Remote file access | Yes | Yes |
| Windows support | Yes | No |
elio plans
- elioFree
nnn plans
- FreeFree
Pick elio if…
elio suits people who prefer managing files from a terminal and want previews and common file operations in that setting. It is also relevant to users of Linux, macOS, Windows, or self-hosted setups.
Pick nnn if…
nnn suits people who want file management from a terminal, from beginners to power users. Its plugins and optional integrations also fit users who want to extend file workflows.