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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Native port of Far Manager to Linux, MacOS and BSD.

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Far2l alternatives page was last updated Jul 19, 2023
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  1. WinSCP icon

    WinSCP

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    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.

    72 WinSCP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    WinSCP screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    4.  SSH
    5.  File Sync
    6.  Integrated FTP client
    7.  Folder Comparison
    8.  Portable
    9.  Import sites from FileZilla
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  No Tracking

    WinSCP VS 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 LightweightFar2l is not according to our users
  2. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

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    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.

    132 Double Commander alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Double Commander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Two-panel file manager
    3.  Folder Sync
    4.  TC plug-in's support
    5.  Batch Rename Files
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  File Comparison
    8.  Multiplatform
    9.  Portable
    10.  File Sync
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Multiple Files Renaming

    Double Commander VS 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
  4. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

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    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.

    175 Total Commander alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Total Commander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Batch Rename Files
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Support for FTP
    5.  File Search
    6.  File Comparison
    7.  Quick search
    8.  Directory sync
    9.  Split-screen view
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Built-in viewer

    Total Commander VS 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 Customizable and LightweightFar2l is not according to our users
  5. Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
    Midnight Commander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Console-based
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Two panels
    5.  Support for SFTP
    6.  SSH
    7.  Mounting drives

    Midnight Commander VS Far2l

     
  6. Far Manager icon

    Far Manager

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    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:

    102 Far Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    Far Manager Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Text mode
    4.  Build command lines picking files
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  QuickLook File Preview
    7.  Console-based
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Far Manager VS Far2l

     
  7. fman icon

    fman

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    The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Demonstration

    fman Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Plugin API
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    fman VS Far2l

     
  9. JumpFm icon

    JumpFm

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    JumpFm screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last release was in 2017, but you can still download it and use it.

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Dual Pane Support
    3.  Windows-like
    4.  Electron based

    JumpFm VS Far2l

     
  10. CLEX icon

    CLEX

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    CLEX screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Console-based

    CLEX VS Far2l

     
  11. VFU icon

    VFU

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNU Hurd
    • Cygwin
    • Solaris
    • MS-DOS
    • NetBSD
    VFU screenshot 1

    VFU VS Far2l

     
  12. FAR.js icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    FAR.js screenshot 1

    FAR.js Features

    1.  React

    FAR.js VS Far2l

     
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