Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software.
License: Open Source
Midnight Commander is a powerful, open-source file manager with a dual-pane interface and robust command-line features, making it ideal for users comfortable with terminal operations. In contrast, XYplorer offers a more user-friendly experience with advanced search capabilities and scripting options, but it comes at a cost and is more resource-intensive.