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Far Manager — File Manager (Open Source)

Far Manager is an open-source File Manager solution from Eugene Roshal. Compare it against 46 other File Manager tools on FreeSoftwareX — by features, licensing and price — and request a quote or demo free in 2026.

What is Far Manager?

Far Manager is open source — its source code is publicly available and free to use, modify and self-host, usually with an active community and no licensing fees. It is categorised under File Manager and published by Eugene Roshal. Buyers typically evaluate Far Manager when they need a dependable File Manager option and want to weigh the trade-offs between free, open-source and paid tools before committing.

Far Manager alternatives

If Far Manager isn't the right fit, compare these File Manager alternatives side by side:

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Frequently asked questions

Is Far Manager free?
Yes. Far Manager is open source and free to use, with no purchase cost for the core product.
What are the best Far Manager alternatives?
Popular File Manager alternatives to Far Manager include Altap Salamander, Commander One, DOS Navigator, DOS Shell. See the full list of File Manager on FreeSoftwareX.
What type of software is Far Manager?
Far Manager is an open-source File Manager tool developed by Eugene Roshal.

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