Side by side
FM/2 vs Sunflower
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 Self-hosted
FM/2 provides a free OS/2 file-management workspace with archive handling and accessible project resources. Its Netdrive behavior and OS/2-only support are important considerations.
Visit FM/2 Free plan Linux
Sunflower brings twin-panel browsing, tabs, sessions, terminal access, and common file tools into a free Linux application. Its Linux-only availability and reported development issues are important considerations.
Visit SunflowerThe facts
| FM/2 | Sunflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | trac.netlabs.org | sunflower-fm.org |
| On file manager software | #71 of 100 | #75 of 100 |
FM/2: what it does well
- Free GNU GPL software
- Supports OS/2
- Includes archive support
- Source browsing and checkout instructions
- User and developer mailing lists
What to know first
- OS/2 is the listed platform
- Netdrive scans may be slow
- Capacity figures may become inaccurate
- Issue tickets require a Netlabs account
Sunflower: what it does well
- Free plan for Linux users
- Twin-pane and tabbed interface
- Saved tab sessions
- Batch rename and archive support
- Terminal access and multithreading
What to know first
- Linux is the only listed platform
- Development update reported shortcut problems
- Development update reported copy-paste problems
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