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Vifm vs clifm: catalog facts
Vifm	clifm
Free Free to download, with optional sponsorship through GitHub Sponsors.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Vim keybindings and commands for file management Full keyboard control	Works inside the shell prompt with no full-screen interface Plugin support
Steep learning curve for people new to Vim Terminal interface only	Command-driven approach takes time to learn No visual panes, unlike ranger or nnn
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed 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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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