Middle Manager vs pointer
| Middle Manager | pointer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Linux | Linux, macOS |
| Dual-pane layout | Yes | Yes |
| Linux support | Yes | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes | Yes |
| Remote file access | Yes | Yes |
| Archive support | No | Yes |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Windows support | — | No |
| Preview pane | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Terminal File Managers. On Inferse, pointer scores higher on our published basis.