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lf vs tere: catalog facts
lf	tere
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, 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	Can return the selected path to your shell.
No tabs or windows by design; you use your terminal multiplexer instead No built-in pager or editor	It browses folders but does not create, rename or delete files.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: EUPL-1.2
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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