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GNOME Shell Magnifier vs Q-Dir
Both stand on screen magnifier 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
Visit GNOME Shell Magnifier Free plan Windows
Choose Q-Dir if you want a free Windows file manager with four-pane browsing, tabs and a portable version. Its freeware license permits redistribution of unmodified copies, but does not permit selling the software and provides no warranty.
Visit Q-DirThe facts
| GNOME Shell Magnifier | Q-Dir | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | help.gnome.org | softwareok.com |
| On screen magnifier software | #6 of 22 | #2 of 22 |
GNOME Shell Magnifier: what it does well
Q-Dir: what it does well
- Browse four windows with tabs.
- Save up to 64 folder combinations as favorites.
- Move and copy files between views by drag and drop or clipboard.
- Filter and highlight files by color or extension.
- Export views to XLS, CSV, TXT or HTML.
What to know first
- Available for Windows only.
- The license prohibits selling the software.
- The software is provided as-is without warranty.
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