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lf vs Joshuto: catalog facts
lf	Joshuto
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
A single static binary with no runtime dependencies and near-instant startup Asynchronous IO, so a slow directory never freezes the interface	Familiar ranger-style keyboard navigation Optional fzf and zoxide integration
No tabs or windows by design; you use your terminal multiplexer instead No built-in pager or editor	Terminal only, no graphical interface Building from source needs a recent Rust toolchain
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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