Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software.
License: Open Source
FileZilla is a user-friendly FTP client with a graphical interface, ideal for beginners and casual users, while Midnight Commander is a powerful command-line tool favored by advanced users who prefer efficiency and flexibility in file management. Both support multiple file transfer protocols, but their usability and feature sets cater to different user preferences.