Far2l AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like Far2l

Far2l is described as 'Native port of Far Manager to Linux, MacOS and BSD' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Far2l for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Cygwin apps. The best Far2l alternative is WinSCP , which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Far2l are Double Commander, Total Commander, Midnight Commander and Far Manager.

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Far2l alternatives page was last updated Jul 19, 2023

WinSCP
847 likes
This powerful, open-source file transfer application supports Windows users with SFTP, FTP, SCP, and WebDAV protocols. It offers different GUI styles and tools for file synchronization and editing. Advanced users can automate and use key authentication with SSH, making it suitable for professionals.
73 WinSCP alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
File Manager
FTP Client
Origin
Czechia
EU
Platforms
Windows
PortableApps.com
Wine
+7
Is WinSCP a good alternative to Far2l?
WinSCP is the most popular Windows alternative to Far2l.
WinSCP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Far2l.
WinSCP is Free and Open SourceFar2l is also Free and Open Source
WinSCP is Privacy focusedFar2l is not according to our users
Double Commander
595 likes
Open-source file manager with dual-panel interface, inspired by Total Commander. Supports plugin use, advanced search, tabbed browsing, and runs smoothly with background operations. Unicode and multi-platform compatibility enhance its versatility.
128 Double Commander alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
File Manager
Origin
Russia
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
+7
Is Double Commander a good alternative to Far2l?
Double Commander is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Far2l.
Double Commander is Free and Open SourceFar2l is also Free and Open Source
Double Commander is Privacy focusedFar2l is not according to our users
Total Commander
905 likes
A versatile file manager offering side-by-side dual-pane for intuitive navigation, powerful built-in FTP client, extensive archive format support, robust file comparison tool with editor, advanced multi-rename using regular expressions, and scalable customization options.
176 Total Commander alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium (Pay once)
Proprietary
Application types
File Manager
File Search Utility
Origin
Switzerland
Platforms
Windows
Android
Android Tablet
+1
Is Total Commander a good alternative to Far2l?
Total Commander is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Far2l.
Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryFar2l is Free and Open Source
Total Commander is CustomizableFar2l is not according to our users
Midnight Commander
242 likes
GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software. Its a feature rich full-screen text mode application that allows you to copy, move and delete files and whole directory trees, search for files...
103 Midnight Commander alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
File Manager
FTP Client
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Cygwin
MacPorts
+1
Is Midnight Commander a good alternative to Far2l?
Far Manager
178 likes
Far Manager is a program for managing files and archives in Windows operating systems. Far Manager works in text mode and provides a simple and intuitive interface for performing most of the necessary actions:
103 Far Manager alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
File Manager
Origin
Russia
Platforms
Windows
Is Far Manager a good alternative to Far2l?
fman
233 likes
The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.
105 fman alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
Proprietary
Application type
File Manager
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Is fman a good alternative to Far2l?
JumpFm
15 likes
JumpFm is a minimalistic dual panel file manager (currently released only for Windows, Mac, and Linux) that lets you navigate your file system very efficiently.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
File Manager
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Electron
Is JumpFm a good alternative to Far2l?
VFU
1 like
VFU is a text-based file-manager which can be run from a terminal. Includes internal text files viewer and editor. Customisable file associations, editor, user menu.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Platforms
Mac
Linux
GNU Hurd
Cygwin
Solaris
MS-DOS
NetBSD
+2
Is VFU a good alternative to Far2l?
CLEX
2 likes
CLEX is a free lightweight file manager with a full-screen user interface. It runs on GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, and other Unix and Unix-like systems. CLEX is open-source software licensed under the GNU General Public License.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
File Manager
Platforms
Mac
Linux
BSD
+2
Is CLEX a good alternative to Far2l?
FAR.js
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Good old Windows File and Archive Manager app built with Scala.js/React.js and runs on Node.js
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
File Manager
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Is FAR.js a good alternative to Far2l?