Side by side
4Pane vs Shuffle
Both stand on file manager software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
4Pane provides broad file-management controls in a free Linux application. Its configurable panes, archive handling, and undo support are balanced by Linux-only availability and a limited terminal emulator.
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Shuffle brings dual-pane file management, command tools, previews, archive browsing, cloud access, and deep themes into a free open-source Mac app. Its platform limitation and source-build requirement for Intel users are important considerations.
Visit ShuffleThe facts
| 4Pane | Shuffle | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | 4pane.co.uk | shuffleapp.co |
| On file manager software | #45 of 100 | #41 of 100 |
4Pane: what it does well
- Configurable multi-pane and tabbed layout
- 10,000 default undo items
- Creates and edits many archives
- Batch rename with regular expressions
- User-defined tools supported
What to know first
- Linux only
- Built-in terminal is not full-featured
- Network services and utilities require user setup
- Not an FTP client or web browser
Shuffle: what it does well
- Dual panes with separate draggable tabs
- Command palette offers fuzzy search
- Cloud services appear automatically
- Open source under the MIT license
- Metal rendering targets very large folders
What to know first
- macOS-only availability
- Intel users may need to build from source
- No paid Pro features are currently listed
- Requires macOS 12 or later
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