Newt
7.8#2 in file managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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Rat Commander
7.6#4 in file managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Newt | Rat Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-pane layout | Yes | Yes |
| File operations | Users can view, copy, delete, move, edit, pack, or reveal files from the interface. | It supports file copy, move, delete, permissions, ownership, symlinks, and directory creation. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Linux support | Yes | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes | Yes |
| Preview pane | Yes | Yes |
| Remote connections | It connects over SSH, containers, Kubernetes pods, and WSL distributions. | Remote filesystems support FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and SCP, and can be used alongside local and archive panels. |
| Remote file access | Yes | Yes |
Newt plans
- Free softwareFree
Rat Commander plans
- Rat CommanderFree
Pick Newt if…
Newt suits people who want a two-pane file manager across macOS, Linux, or Windows and need to work with both local and remote files. Its archive, disc-image, and S3 support may also suit users handling those formats or filesystems.
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.