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FX File Explorer vs Midnight Commander

FX File Explorer

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Midnight Commander

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FigureFX File ExplorerMidnight Commander
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
macOS—Yes
Linux—Yes
AndroidYes—
Self-hosted—Yes
Plans published31
Spec score · File Manager Software8.4 (#18)8.5 (#11)
Archive supportYesYes
Dual-pane viewYesYes
Free planYesYes
Supported platformsAndroidlinux,macos
SupportThe app listing directs users with issues to [email protected].Project communication is primarily through mailing lists, with GitHub Discussions and an issue tracker also available.

Plans

FX File Explorer

  • FX+ LicensePrice not published
  • FX File ExplorerFree
  • FX File Explorer: Plus License$2.99, paid once

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Midnight Commander

  • GNU Midnight CommanderFree

Midnight Commander pricing →

In their own words

FX File Explorer

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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.

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