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zf vs Television: catalog facts
zf	Television
Best for: Picking files by path from the terminal with accurate matching	Best for: Search files and other data through a terminal fuzzy finder
Free Free to use; the source is published on GitHub.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and external services are separate.
Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Ranking tuned for file names and paths Also usable as a general fuzzy finder All 3 strengths for zf Ranking tuned for file names and paths Also usable as a general fuzzy finder Shell completion files included	Uses configurable channels for different data sources.
Smaller ecosystem of integrations than fzf Fewer interface options than larger finders	Channels depend on the commands and sources configured on your machine.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for zf github.com/natecraddock/zf Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Television github.com/alexpasmantier/television github.com/alexpasmantier/television/blob/main/LICENSE Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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