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Midnight Commander vs muCommander
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 LinuxMacSelf-hosted
Midnight Commander combines file management and built-in viewing and editing tools in a text interface, with remote access options. Its read-only tar access and conditional SFTP support are worth considering alongside its volunteer support model.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
muCommander combines file operations, network access, and archive handling in a free desktop file manager. Check its Java requirement and supported services against your setup before choosing it.
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| Midnight Commander | muCommander | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | midnight-commander.org | mucommander.com |
| On file manager software | #6 of 100 | #10 of 100 |
Midnight Commander: what it does well
- Dual-pane interface for file management
- Includes an internal viewer, editor, and diff viewer
- Supports FTP and shell connections
- Read-only access to tar archives
- Free under the GNU General Public License
What to know first
- SFTP requires compilation with sftpfs
- Tar archive access is read-only
- No commercial-grade support, service-level agreements, or warranties
muCommander: what it does well
- Free and open source under GNU GPL v3
- Dual-pane browsing and multiple tabs
- Batch renaming and file emailing
- Supports Dropbox and Google Drive
- Portable version available
What to know first
- Requires Java 11 or later
- Cloud services listed are Dropbox and Google Drive
- Additional packages depend on Java-supporting systems
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