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Visitnnn vs UnixTree
What both publish
| Fact | nnn | UnixTree |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-pane layout | No | No |
| File operations | It can analyze disk usage, batch rename, launch apps, pick files, and copy, move, delete, archive, and link selections. | It supports daily file and directory maintenance and operations on selected files across the directory tree. |
| License | The GitHub repository identifies the project license as BSD-2-Clause. | The project is released as free and open source software under the GNU General Public License. |
| Linux support | Yes | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | nnn is a full-featured terminal file manager. | UnixTree is a console-mode file manager for Unix and Linux modeled after DOS XTreeGold. |
| Support | The project invites users to discuss new ideas or enhancement requests in GitHub Discussions. | The maker site provides an email contact for comments on UnixTree. |
| Windows support | No | Yes |
nnn plans
- FreeFree
UnixTree plans
- UnixTree (GPL)Free
Pick nnn if…
nnn suits people who want file management from a terminal, from beginners to power users. Its plugins and optional integrations also fit users who want to extend file workflows.
Pick UnixTree if…
UnixTree suits users who prefer keyboard-driven file management in a terminal and need file operations across a directory tree. It is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.