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fman vs Fileside: catalog facts
fman	Fileside
Paid Paid licence; the download can be tried before buying.	Paid Paid licence with a free trial.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Fast GoTo jumping to frequently used folders Dual-pane layout for copying and moving files	Tiled multi-pane layouts saved per project Keyboard palette for jumping between folders
Closed source Feature set depends on plugins for less common tasks	Paid after the trial No Linux version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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