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Head-to-head · Terminal File Managers

Newt vs Yazi

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Newt #1 in Terminal File Managers 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 7 of 7 features Visit Newt
Yazi #4 in Terminal File Managers 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Yazi

Newt leads on 0 checks, Yazi on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNewt · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresNewt · 7 of 7

Newt scores higher on our rubric for terminal file managers: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Newt is the better fit for cross-platform remote and local file management. Yazi is the better fit for fast, extensible archive-focused navigation.

  • Newt fits best

    Cross-platform remote and local file management

  • Yazi fits best

    Fast, extensible archive-focused navigation

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Side by side

Feature Newt 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Yazi 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Terminal File Managers #4 in Terminal File Managers
Best for Cross-platform remote and local file management Fast, extensible archive-focused navigation
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms macOS, Linux, Windows Linux, Windows, macOS
Support Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Newt 7/7 · Yazi 1/7
Dual-pane layout ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Linux support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
macOS support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Windows support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Preview pane ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Remote file access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Archive support ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Dual panes support side-by-side file operations
  • Works with SSH, S3, SFTP, containers, Kubernetes, and WSL
  • Browses archives and supports recursive filename and content search
  • Asynchronous operations include progress reporting and cancellation.
  • Archives, rich previews, tabs, search, and bulk renaming are built in.
  • Runs across Linux, macOS, and Windows with plugins and Git integration.
Cons
  • Currently distributed as nightly development snapshots
  • Keyboard-first workflows may not suit mouse-led file management
  • Its broad remote support can mean more configuration across environments
  • The terminal-first design will not suit users seeking a graphical file manager.
  • The project is in public beta and may introduce breaking changes.
  • Its broader workflows depend on command-line tools and plugin configuration.
Our verdict

Newt is a keyboard-first, two-pane file manager for macOS, Linux, and Windows. It is aimed at people who want one interface for local filesystem work and remote locations, including SSH sessions, S3 and SFTP filesystems, containers,…

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Yazi is an open-source, terminal-based file manager written in Rust for users who manage files primarily from the command line. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and combines core navigation with asynchronous file operations, task…

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  1. NewtTerminal File Managers 9.4Free plan
  2. YaziTerminal File Managers 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Newt — where it wins

    • Dual panes support side-by-side file operations
    • Works with SSH, S3, SFTP, containers, Kubernetes, and WSL
    • Browses archives and supports recursive filename and content search

    Where it doesn't

    • Currently distributed as nightly development snapshots
    • Keyboard-first workflows may not suit mouse-led file management
    • Its broad remote support can mean more configuration across environments

  • Yazi — where it wins

    • Asynchronous operations include progress reporting and cancellation.
    • Archives, rich previews, tabs, search, and bulk renaming are built in.
    • Runs across Linux, macOS, and Windows with plugins and Git integration.

    Where it doesn't

    • The terminal-first design will not suit users seeking a graphical file manager.
    • The project is in public beta and may introduce breaking changes.
    • Its broader workflows depend on command-line tools and plugin configuration.
  • Newt9.4/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source file manager for local work, remote sessions, archives, and search.

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  • Yazi8.9/10 · Free plan

    A fast, extensible terminal file manager with strong archive and preview support.

    Visit YaziFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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