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far2l vs fman

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

far2l

8.0
Developer Tools

Unix fork of FAR Manager v2

fman

7.0
Developer Tools

Dual-pane file manager

Metric far2l fman
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 174 10
90-day Installs 505 29
365-day Installs 2.1K 155
Version 2.8.0 1.7.3
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.1K 253
GitHub Forks 205 8
Open Issues 448 422
License GPL-2.0 MIT
Language C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 3mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Mar 3, 2017

Reviews

far2l

Far2l is a Unix-based file manager inspired by FAR Manager, offering advanced features like plugins and scripting. It's ideal for developers and power users seeking a robust file management solution.

Far2l is a file manager with features such as plugins, scripting, and command-line integration, designed for Unix and macOS environments.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Rich feature set including plugins and scripting
  • + Active development and open-source nature

Cons

  • - No automatic updates
  • - High number of open issues

fman

fman is a dual-pane file manager tailored for programmers, offering customization and modern features. It benefits power users and developers needing a flexible file management tool.

It functions as a dual-pane file manager with a focus on customization.

Pros

  • + Highly customizable interface
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Regular updates and active maintenance
  • + Auto-update feature
  • + Tailored for developers

Cons

  • - High number of open issues
  • - Not open-source