far2l
7.4#6 in file managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOS
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FileManagerTUI
7.9#1 in file managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | far2l | FileManagerTUI |
|---|---|---|
| Downloads | The README describes Debian and Ubuntu packages, Homebrew installation, macOS releases, Docker usage and community maintained packages. | The repository lists binaries for Linux x86_64, Linux .deb, Linux AppImage, macOS Intel, macOS Apple Silicon, and Windows. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The README identifies the license as GNU/GPLv2. | MIT License |
| Linux support | Yes | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes | Yes |
| Remote file access | Yes | Yes |
| Windows support | No | Yes |
far2l plans
- far2lFree
FileManagerTUI plans
- MIT-licensed softwareFree
Pick far2l if…
It may suit Linux or macOS users looking for a file manager with terminal and graphical backends, archive tools, and remote access plugins. Users considering it should be comfortable with beta software and its stated risk warning.
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.