Newt
7.8#2 in file managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitNewt vs RTFM
What both publish
| Fact | Newt | RTFM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 bulk file operations, pattern-based bulk rename, optional trash with restore, and undo for common operations. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The page names S3, SFTP, SSH, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes exec, WSL, and custom transports. | The project lists Git status, fzf fuzzy search, Navi command cheatsheets, and OpenAI among its integrations. |
| Linux support | Yes | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes | Yes |
| Preview pane | Yes | Yes |
| Remote file access | Yes | Yes |
Newt plans
- Free softwareFree
RTFM plans
- FreeFree
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 RTFM if…
RTFM suits Linux and macOS power users who want a terminal-based file manager with SSH/SFTP workflows, undo, and previews. Its OpenAI features are optional and require a user-configured API key.