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felix vs lf: catalog facts
felix	lf
Free Free, with source code published on GitHub.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Vim-like key bindings Fast, lightweight Rust program	A single static binary with no runtime dependencies and near-instant startup Asynchronous IO, so a slow directory never freezes the interface
Terminal only, no graphical interface Smaller feature set than ranger or yazi	No tabs or windows by design; you use your terminal multiplexer instead No built-in pager or editor
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
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 21, 2026

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