Far Manager vs Thunar : 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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Thunar

Thunar is a file manager for Linux and other Unix-like systems, written using the GTK+ 2 toolkit. Developed by Xfce, Benedikt Meurer, Jannis Pohlmann, Nick Schermer

License: Open Source

Categories: File Management

Apps available for Linux Xfce

Far Manager VS Thunar

Far Manager is a powerful, plugin-based file management tool primarily for Windows users, offering advanced features like multi-panel support and terminal integration. In contrast, Thunar is a lightweight, user-friendly file manager designed for simplicity and accessibility across multiple platforms.

Far Manager

Pros:

  • Powerful file management capabilities
  • Highly customizable with plugins
  • Supports multiple panels for advanced file handling
  • Integrated terminal for command-line operations
  • Efficient batch renaming features
  • Fast and responsive interface
  • Supports various network protocols

Cons:

  • Steeper learning curve for new users
  • Less intuitive user interface compared to Thunar
  • Windows-only application
  • Limited direct support for non-Windows systems

Thunar

Pros:

  • User-friendly interface
  • Lightweight and fast
  • Easy to navigate and use
  • Cross-platform availability
  • Good integration with desktop environment
  • Accessibility features for users

Cons:

  • Limited plugin support compared to Far Manager
  • Fewer advanced file management features
  • Lacks terminal integration
  • Not as customizable as Far Manager

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