elio vs Middle Manager
| elio | Middle Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS, Linux |
| Dual-pane layout | No | Yes |
| Linux support | Yes | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes | Yes |
| Windows support | Yes | — |
| Preview pane | Yes | — |
| Remote file access | Yes | Yes |
| Archive support | Yes | No |
Both are listed in Best Terminal File Managers. On Specifiction, elio scores higher on our published basis.