Yazi
Shares file manager and terminal ui with superfile. Rated 4.7 (superfile: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.7Visit
Desktop App
superfile
A modern terminal file manager with multiple panels and simple shortcuts.
Rating
4.6 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Intermediate
Works on
macOS, Windows, Linux
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What is superfile?
superfile is a free, open-source file manager that runs in your terminal with a clean, modern look. Open several panels side by side, preview files, and copy, move, rename or compress them with simple shortcuts, so sorting through folders feels quick and visual without ever leaving the keyboard.
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Pros: what superfile does well
- Multiple panels for moving files fast
- Friendly look with themes
- Free and open source
Cons: where it falls short
- Terminal only
- Works best with a Nerd Font installed
Who superfile is for
Terminal users who want a visual way to manage files.
Who can skip it
Anyone happy with Finder or File Explorer.
superfile alternatives
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Files
Focus: file explorer alternative, tabs and windows. Shares file manager and open source with superfile. A Windows app, not a desktop app. Same 4.6 rating.
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bat
Focus: file viewer and command line. Shares developer tool and open source with superfile. Rated 4.7 (superfile: 4.6).
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fd
Focus: file search and command line. Shares developer tool and open source with superfile. Rated 4.7 (superfile: 4.6).
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Zellij
Focus: terminal multiplexer and workspace. Shares developer tool and open source with superfile. Same 4.6 rating.
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lazygit
Focus: git client. Shares terminal ui and developer tool with superfile. Rated 4.8 (superfile: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
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Free alternatives to superfile
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
fzf
Focus: fuzzy finder, command line and shell. Shares open source and github with superfile. Rated 4.8 (superfile: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
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Atuin
Focus: shell history, terminal and command line. Shares open source and github with superfile. Rated 4.7 (superfile: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
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OCRmyPDF
Focus: ocr, scanned pdf and command line. Shares open source and github with superfile. Rated 4.7 (superfile: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
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rclone
Focus: cloud sync, backup and file transfer. Shares open source and github with superfile. Rated 4.7 (superfile: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
scrcpy
Focus: android, screen mirroring and phone control. Shares open source and github with superfile. Adds Android. Rated 4.7 (superfile: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
Subtitle Edit
Focus: subtitles, captions and video editing. Shares open source and github with superfile. Rated 4.7 (superfile: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, Linux
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