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Far Manager vs ranger
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| Fact | Far Manager | ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Python |
| Licence | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 2.2k | 17k |
| Latest | ci/v3.0.6745.5023 | v1.9.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-17 | 2026-09-09 |
| Release cadence | about 2 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Midnight Commander. Alternatives to Midnight Commander →
Full replacementFar ManagerDual-pane console file manager with an internal viewer and editor, for Windows.
PartialrangerKeyboard-driven terminal file manager with a multi-column layout and previews instead of two panes.
Far Manager
- ci/v3.0.6745.50232026-10-17v3.0.6745.5023
- ci/v3.0.6744.50222026-10-15v3.0.6744.5022
- ci/v3.0.6744.50192026-10-10v3.0.6744.5019
- ci/v3.0.6744.50182026-10-10v3.0.6744.5018
- ci/v3.0.6743.50172026-10-08v3.0.6743.5017
ranger
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Far Manager
unsigned The latest release, ci/v3.0.6745.5023, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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ranger
✓ signed The latest release, v1.9.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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