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Far Manager vs far2l
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| Fact | Far Manager | far2l |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Licence | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 2.2k | 2.2k |
| Latest | ci/v3.0.6741.5010 | v_2.9.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-04 |
| Release cadence | about 3 days between releases | about 153 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 23 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
far2l replaces Far Manager. Alternatives to Far Manager →
Full replacementA port of Far Manager to Linux, macOS and the BSDs.
Far Manager
- ci/v3.0.6741.50102026-10-05v3.0.6741.5010
- ci/v3.0.6741.50072026-10-02v3.0.6741.5007
- ci/v3.0.6740.50062026-10-02v3.0.6740.5006
- ci/v3.0.6740.50052026-09-30v3.0.6740.5005
- ci/v3.0.6739.50012026-09-25v3.0.6739.5001
Far Manager
✓ signed The latest release, ci/v3.0.6741.5010, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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far2l
unsigned The latest release, v_2.9.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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