Far Manager vs FreeCommander : Which is Better?

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Far Manager

Far Manager is a program for managing files and archives in Windows operating systems.

License: Open Source

Apps available for Windows

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FreeCommander

FreeCommander is a freeware file manager with built-in FTP client, archive handling, multi-rename, wipe files and MD5 checksums. Developed by Marek Jasinski - Moosburg, Germany

License: Free

Apps available for Windows

Far Manager VS FreeCommander Feature comparision

Feature Far Manager FreeCommander
Command line interface
Dual pane support
Build command lines picking files
Console-based
Dual Pane Support
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
File management
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Text mode
Cross-platform
Multi-tabs
TC plug-in's support
Support for FTP
Batch rename files
Built-in player
Screenshot Tools
Teracopy integration
Built-in viewer
File Compression
Tabs
Subfolder menu
Windows Explorer integration
Extensive customisability
Folder Size
Prevents accidental move to folder tree
Batch processing
Windows Compatible
Compression
File Searching
Copy & paste actions
Auto-delete files
Duplicate File Finder
Capture Screen / Take screenshots
Comparing folders
Configurable
Directory sync
Drag n drop
Explorer-like
File-sync
Flat view
Portable
File Renaming
Tabbed interface
Support for Unicode
File preview
Split-screen view
Integrated Terminal Emulator
Multiple Browser Tabs
Tabbed browsing
Bookmarks
Assignement of comments to files
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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