far2l
7.4#6 in file managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOS
Visitfar2l vs Rat Commander
Rat Commander
7.6#4 in file managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | far2l | Rat Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| File operations | The README lists plugins including archive handling, file comparison, image viewing, and text transformations. | It supports file copy, move, delete, permissions, ownership, symlinks, and directory creation. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The README identifies the license as GNU/GPLv2. | The project is licensed under GNU General Public License version 2, GPL-2.0-only. |
| Linux support | Yes | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The project describes Linux as its primary platform and says it also works on macOS and BSD, though BSD is not regularly tested. | The maker lists Linux, macOS, and Windows; its README notes that Windows lacks Drive Manager and Network Connections. |
| Remote file access | Yes | Yes |
far2l plans
- far2lFree
Rat Commander plans
- Rat CommanderFree
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 Rat Commander if…
Rat Commander may suit terminal users who want file management alongside editing, Git, remote filesystems, and system utilities. It is available on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with some disk and network tools limited to Linux.