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Avidemux vs nnn
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1
nnn offers a broad set of file operations and navigation features in a terminal-based tool with minimal configuration. Users who need remote mounts or features that rely on external utilities should account for those dependencies.
Visit nnnThe facts
| Avidemux | nnn | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | nnn |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | github.com |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #8 on file manager software |
Avidemux: what it does well
nnn: what it does well
- Includes directory and text previews.
- Supports fuzzy, regex, and instant filtering.
- Free and open source under BSD-2-Clause.
- Typically uses less than 3.5 MB of resident memory.
What to know first
- Remote mounts require optional sshfs or rclone.
- Some features need external utilities.
- Windows support is listed as no.