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less vs MOST: catalog facts
less	MOST
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download from the developer's site.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Preinstalled on most Linux, Unix and macOS systems Actively maintained with regular releases	Multiple windows onto the same or different files Horizontal scrolling for wide lines
Terminal only, with no graphical interface No syntax highlighting or structured views without extra tools	Key bindings differ from less, which most users already know
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
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 October 2, 2026

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