# Midnight Commander vs XYplorer

Source: https://listme.name/compare/midnight-commander-vs-xyplorer
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/file-managers

| | Midnight Commander | XYplorer |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86.0 | 87.0 |
| Rank | #6 | #5 |
| Price | Free and open source | Paid |
| Best for | Terminal users who want two panes for copying files | Windows users who want a portable dual-pane manager |
| Layout | Dual-pane, text mode | Dual panels, tabs |

A free dual-pane file manager that runs in a terminal on Linux, macOS and BSD under the GNU GPL. It is the only text-mode dual-pane tool in this list, and it has no native desktop window. A portable Windows replacement for Explorer with dual panes and tabs. Its trial is fully functional for 30 days, and the Standard license costs $34.95 per user.