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Broot vs superfile
Both stand on terminal file managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Broot combines directory navigation, search, file operations, previews, and Git status views in a free tool for three desktop platforms. Note that archive support is absent and client-server mode is restricted to Unix-like systems.
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superfile offers core file management, previews, multiple panes, and customization in a free MIT-licensed terminal application. Its stated lightweight focus and incomplete Windows support are important limitations to consider.
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| Broot | superfile | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dystroy.org | superfile.dev |
| On terminal file managers | #5 of 29 | #19 of 29 |
Broot: what it does well
- Free under the MIT License
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Search includes contents and logical operators
- Built-in move, copy, remove, and mkdir operations
- Git views include branch and change statistics
What to know first
- Archive support is not included
- Client-server mode is limited to Unix-like systems
superfile: what it does well
- Handles common file operations and bulk tasks.
- Supports multiple directory panes and cross-panel copy-paste.
- Includes more than 20 built-in themes.
- Community plugins add extra functions.
- Works on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What to know first
- Windows support is not yet complete.
- The project focuses on lightweight file and directory work.
- Checksum calculation may be slow for large files.
- A Nerd Font is recommended for installation.
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