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Far ManagerWinNc
Free

Free and open source under a BSD 3-clause licence.

 Paid

Commercial licence, with a trial that has no time limit.

Windows Windows
  • Two-pane keyboard-driven layout that is much faster than Explorer for bulk work
  • Plugin API with archive, FTP and network browsing plugins in the standard distribution
  • Familiar Norton Commander dual-panel layout
  • Trial with no time limit
  • Windows only
  • The text-mode interface looks archaic and takes learning
  • Windows only
  • Support and bug fixes reserved for registered users
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: BSD-3-Clause License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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