Far Manager vs File Explorer : 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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File Explorer

File Explorer, previously known as Windows Explorer, is a file manager application that is included with releases of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Developed by Microsoft

License: Free

Categories: File Management

Apps available for Windows

Far Manager VS File Explorer Feature comparision

Feature Far Manager File Explorer
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
Bundled with Windows
File Storage
Tabbed interface
Customizable
Drag n drop
Portable
Flat view
Assignement of comments to files
File preview
Split-screen view
Integrated Terminal Emulator
Ad-free
Bookmark organization
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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