Midnight Commander vs SpeedCommander
Midnight Commander
midnight-commander.orgSpeedCommander
speedproject.comSide by side
| Figure | Midnight Commander | SpeedCommander |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · File Manager Software | 8.5 (#11) | 7.9 (#48) |
| Archives | Its tar filesystem provides read-only access to tar and compressed tar archives. | It directly supports formats including 7Z, RAR, ZIP, ZIPX, ISO, and SQX, and can create AES-encrypted archives. |
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Batch rename | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-pane layout | Yes | Yes |
| File operations | It can copy, move, and delete files and directory trees, search for files, and execute commands in a subshell. | It supports copying, moving, deleting, comparing, and batch-renaming files and folders. |
| Supported platforms | linux,macos | windows |
| Support | Project communication is primarily through mailing lists, with GitHub Discussions and an issue tracker also available. | Registered users are eligible for free product support, with help available through email and a user forum. |
Plans
SpeedCommander
- SpeedCommander 22 Standard (single-user full version)€46.95, paid once
- SpeedCommander 22 Pro (single-user full version)€66.95, paid once
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.
SpeedCommander
SpeedCommander has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.