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Also covers git, linux, and macos
Prezto configures Zsh with defaults, aliases, functions, and command-line interface enhancements.
Alternatives
The Best fm Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 12 open source
Looking for something like fm? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 12 are open source.
fm manages files in a terminal interface, with its project built using Go and Bubble Tea.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionRich FrameworkPrezto configures Zsh with defaults, aliases, functions…Another optiontypertyper runs typing tests in the terminal, with installation…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Framework | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | typer | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | xdg-ninja | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Scripts | — | Yes | Android |
| 5 | Eloquent | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | dax | — | Yes | Windows |
| 7 | Mousai | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | pacwall | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | tuifi | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 10 | TerminalTrove | — | Not stated | Web |
All fm alternatives
2
Also covers git, linux, and macos
typer runs typing tests in the terminal, with installation and usage commands listed in its project page.
3
Also covers git, linux, and open source
xdg-ninja checks a user’s home directory for unwanted files and directories using a shell script.
4
Also covers git, linux, and open source
This Waydroid script adds components such as OpenGApps, Magisk, and translation libraries.
5
Also covers git, linux, and open source
Eloquent proofreads text in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, and other languages.
6
Also covers git, linux, and open source
dax offers cross-platform shell tools for Deno and Node.js, including command execution and output capture.
7
Also covers git, linux, and open source
Mousai identifies songs, according to its repository description and project page.
8
Also covers git, linux, and open source
pacwall changes a Linux wallpaper to show the dependency graph and status of installed pacman packages.
9
tuifi
git.sr.ht/~matf/tuifiAlso covers git and linux
tuifi provides music playback for the TIDAL HiFi API through a terminal interface.
10
TerminalTrove
terminaltrove.comAlso covers git and linux
Terminal Trove catalogs command-line and terminal user-interface tools for discovery.
11
Irssi
github.com/irssi/irssiAlso covers git and linux
Irssi runs as a modular text-mode chat client with built-in IRC and additional protocol support through plugins.
12
Magit!
magit.vcAlso covers git, linux, and macos
Magit puts Git operations in a text-based interface inside Emacs, according to its project page.
13
bpkg
bpkg.shAlso covers git and linux
bpkg manages Bash packages from the command line, according to its documentation.
14
Photon
git.sr.ht/~ghost08/photonAlso covers git and linux
Photon reads RSS feeds in a terminal and supports sixel graphics, according to its project page.
15
TUI
codeberg.org/theooo/mantra.pyAlso covers git and linux
mantra.py displays online manual pages from the terminal, according to its project description.
16
Also covers linux, macos, and open source
bluetuith manages Bluetooth connections from a cross-platform terminal interface.
17
Claws Mail
claws-mail.orgAlso covers git, linux, and macos
Claws Mail provides an email client described by its site as lightweight.
18
Plan9port
github.com/9fans/plan9portAlso covers git, linux, and macos
Plan 9 from User Space ports Plan 9 libraries and programs to Unix systems.
19
Haruna
github.com/KDE/harunaAlso covers git, linux, and macos
Haruna plays video using Qt/QML and libmpv, according to its project description.
20
Android-x86
android-x86.orgAlso covers git and linux
Android-x86 ports the Android Open Source Project to x86 computers, allowing Android to run on a PC.
21
explainshell.com
explainshell.comAlso covers git and linux
explainshell matches command-line arguments to their help text and lets users select a distribution’s manual pages.
22
Also covers linux, macos, and open source
lf manages files from a terminal, according to its repository description.
23
Also covers linux, macos, and open source
Joshuto manages files in a Rust terminal application with a workflow similar to ranger.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source
walk navigates files in a terminal interface as an alternative to cd and ls, with keyboard controls for moving through folders.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Scripts24 alternativeswalk24 alternativesxdg-ninja24 alternativesexplainshell.com24 alternativesRich Framework24 alternativesMousai24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to fm?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to fm are Rich Framework, typer, and xdg-ninja.
Are there open-source alternatives to fm?
Yes: Rich Framework, typer, xdg-ninja, and Scripts.
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