Thunar vs FreeCommander : Which is Better?

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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

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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

Categories: File Management OS & Utilities

Apps available for Windows

Thunar VS FreeCommander

FreeCommander is a powerful dual-pane file manager with extensive features and customization options, mainly for Windows users. In contrast, Thunar is a lightweight, user-friendly file manager designed for Linux environments, focusing on simplicity and speed.

Thunar

Pros:

  • Lightweight and fast
  • GTK-based for better integration with Linux environments
  • User-friendly interface
  • Customizable appearance
  • Supports bulk renaming

Cons:

  • Limited features compared to some file managers
  • Less customizable than FreeCommander
  • No built-in FTP support

FreeCommander

Pros:

  • Dual-pane interface
  • Tabbed browsing
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • File synchronization
  • Built-in file viewer
  • FTP/SFTP support
  • Portable version available
  • File filtering options

Cons:

  • Windows only
  • Can be overwhelming for new users due to extensive features
  • Limited support for Linux

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