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far2l vs Marta: catalog facts
far2l	Marta
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download; development is supported through Patreon.
macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS
Familiar Far Manager interface on Linux and macOS Keyboard-driven dual-panel layout	Native Swift app for macOS Browse and edit files inside archives
No Windows build, where the original Far Manager exists Keyboard-heavy interface takes time to learn for newcomers	macOS only Still pre-1.0 with slow release pace
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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