broot vs Midnight Commander
broot
github.com
Midnight Commander
midnight-commander.orgSide by side
| Figure | broot | Midnight Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · File Manager Software | 7.8 (#55) | 8.5 (#11) |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Yes |
| File operations | Built-in operations include moving, copying, removing, and creating directories, and users can add shortcuts. | It can copy, move, and delete files and directory trees, search for files, and execute commands in a subshell. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The GitHub repository lists the MIT license. | The project says it is released under the GNU General Public License and qualifies as Free Software. |
| Platforms | The installation page says Broot works on Linux, Mac, and Windows 10 or later; it notes that some systems may require compiling from source or using a third-party repository. | linux,macos |
| Support | The project directs users to a Miaou chat room and GitHub issues for questions and bug reports. | Project communication is primarily through mailing lists, with GitHub Discussions and an issue tracker also available. |
Plans
In their own words
Midnight Commander
Midnight Commander is a full-screen file manager with a dual-pane text interface. It can copy, move, and delete files or directory trees, search for files, and run commands in a subshell. An internal viewer, editor, and diff viewer provide tools for inspecting and editing files within the program.
It runs in a regular console or an X Window terminal, and can also be used over SSH and in remote shells. Its virtual filesystem connects to FTP and shell-based remote filesystems; SFTP support depends on compilation with sftpfs. The tar filesystem provides read-only access to tar and compressed tar archives, and scripts can extend the virtual filesystem. Users can choose included skins or create their own.