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Far Manager vs superfile
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| Fact | Far Manager | superfile |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Go |
| Licence | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Stars | 2.2k | 24k |
| Latest | ci/v3.0.6745.5023 | v1.6.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-16 |
| Release cadence | about 2 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 14 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.
PartialsuperfileTerminal file manager with multiple panels and a modern interface.
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
superfile
- v1.6.02026-06-07This release focuses on preview reliability, richer file metadata, configurable sidebar behavior, and a refreshed websi…
- v1.6.0-rc12026-05-27bashpre-release
- v1.5.02026-01-13This release brings major new features, including video and PDF preview support, multi-column file panels, and configur…
- v1.5.0-rc12026-01-03MacOS/Linuxpre-release
- v1.4.1-rc2025-12-21MacOS/Linuxpre-release
Far Manager
unsigned The latest release, ci/v3.0.6745.5023, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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superfile
✓ signed The latest release, v1.6.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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