Middle Manager
6.1#27 in file managersLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Rat Commander
7.6#4 in file managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Middle Manager | Rat Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | No | Yes |
| Dual-pane layout | Yes | Yes |
| File operations | The file manager supports copy, move, rename, create directory, delete, archive, fuzzy file search, and content search. | It supports file copy, move, delete, permissions, ownership, symlinks, and directory creation. |
| License | The project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. | The project is licensed under GNU General Public License version 2, GPL-2.0-only. |
| Linux support | Yes | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes | Yes |
| Remote file access | Yes | Yes |
Middle Manager plans
No prices published.
Rat Commander plans
- Rat CommanderFree
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You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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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.