Newt
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What both publish
| Fact | Newt | xplr |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-pane layout | Yes | Yes |
| File operations | Users can view, copy, delete, move, edit, pack, or reveal files from the interface. | xplr describes itself as an explorer that delegates file management operations to external commands. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The page names S3, SFTP, SSH, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes exec, WSL, and custom transports. | The integrations list includes editor integrations for Neovim and Vim, GitHub CLI repository browsing, and a Powerlevel10k shell prompt. |
| Linux support | Yes | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes | Yes |
| Preview pane | Yes | Yes |
Newt plans
- Free softwareFree
xplr plans
No prices published.
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 xplr if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.