AWS S3 Browser Terminal - The Best S3 CLI Alternative
Professional S3 file manager for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Faster than AWS CLI with a powerful terminal GUI. Manage S3 buckets naturally.
Why Choose S3lect as Your S3 CLI Alternative?
Stop wrestling with complex AWS CLI commands. This terminal-based S3 browser gives you an intuitive GUI to manage S3 buckets 10x faster than the AWS CLI.
Lightning Fast S3 Bucket Navigation
Dual-panel interface inspired by Midnight Commander. Navigate with keyboard shortcuts, instant search, and efficient file operations.
Intuitive Terminal User Interface (TUI)
Terminal-based UI with F1-F10 function keys, columnar display, and context-aware menus. No learning curve required.
Secure & Private
Works directly with your AWS credentials from ~/.aws/credentials. No data leaves your machine. Full offline capability.
Enterprise Ready
Perfect for air-gapped systems, jump hosts, and restricted networks. Role chaining for cross-account access.
S3 Transfer Queue Management
Multi-transfer queue with live progress tracking. Queue multiple uploads/downloads and manage them efficiently.
S3-Compatible Services
Works with AWS S3, Hetzner, Minio, DigitalOcean Spaces, Wasabi, Ceph, and any S3-compatible storage.
S3 File Preview in Terminal
Built-in file viewer with lazy loading for large files. Preview S3 objects and local files directly in the terminal.
AWS Multi-Profile Support
Manage multiple AWS profiles with setup scripts for aws-vault, SSO, and MFA authentication workflows.
Flexible S3 File Transfers
Transfer anywhere: S3 ↔ Local, S3 ↔ S3, cross-region, and cross-profile. Complete flexibility for all your data movement needs.
S3lect Editions: AWS S3 Terminal Browser for Every Need
Choose the edition that fits your needs - from individual developers to enterprise teams.
S3lect Basic
Your gateway to professional S3 management
Power Features
- Lightning-fast dual-panel interface inspired by Midnight Commander
- Seamless navigation between S3 buckets and local files
- Instant file transfers with drag-and-drop simplicity
- Smart file preview with lazy loading for massive files
- Multi-profile support for all your AWS accounts
- Works everywhere: AWS S3, Minio, Hetzner, DigitalOcean & more
License
- Individual user license
- Up to 5 device activations
- License key required
- Lifetime updates included
Perfect for
- Developers who value speed and efficiency
- Side projects and personal cloud storage
- Anyone tired of clunky web interfaces
- Learning AWS S3 the right way
S3lect Pro
Supercharge your workflow with pro-level power
Everything in Basic, plus:
- Recursive directory operations - copy entire folder structures in seconds
- Advanced metadata editor - full control over object attributes and tags
License
- Individual user license
- Up to 5 device activations
- License key required
- Lifetime updates included
Perfect for
- DevOps professionals managing production infrastructure
- Power users who need bulk operations daily
- Teams with complex multi-account AWS setups
- Anyone who lives in the terminal
S3lect Enterprise
Zero restrictions. Maximum flexibility. Total control.
All Pro Features
- 100% of Pro features - no compromises
- Zero functional limitations
- Complete offline capability - works anywhere
Enterprise Advantages
- No license keys - deploy without friction
- No online activation - works in air-gapped networks
- Unlimited installations - scale as you grow
- Deploy anywhere - even the most restricted environments
Deploy Everywhere
- Air-gapped networks and offline systems
- High-security environments with strict firewalls
- Jump hosts & bastion servers
- Docker containers
- Shared infrastructure for entire teams
License
- Enterprise organizational license
- Unlimited installations
- Complete offline usage
- Multi-user and shared environments
- Lifetime updates included
Perfect for
- Enterprise IT departments with strict compliance needs
- Global teams needing centralized tooling
- Large organizations and teams with advanced requirements
- Security-first infrastructure automation
Compare S3 Browser Terminal Editions
Detailed feature comparison of all S3lect editions.
| Feature | Basic | Pro | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | from 19€ | from 79€ | from 299€ |
| License Type | Individual | Individual | Enterprise |
| Core Features | |||
| Browse S3 buckets and objects | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upload and download files | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delete objects | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terminal-based UI (TUI) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Features | |||
| Copy directories / prefixes | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attribute & metadata editor | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| License & Activation | |||
| License key required | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Online activation | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Max activations | 5 | 5 | Unlimited |
| Air-gapped / offline usage | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Support & Updates | |||
| Lifetime updates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complete offline usage | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Volume pricing | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
S3lect Pricing - Terminal S3 File Manager for Linux, macOS & Windows
Transparent and fair pricing for all editions.
S3lect Basic
- ✓ Individual license
- ✓ Up to 5 activations
- ✓ All basic features
- ✓ Lifetime updates
S3lect Pro
- ✓ Individual license
- ✓ All Basic features
- ✓ Advanced features
- ✓ Batch operations
- ✓ Lifetime updates
S3lect Enterprise
- ✓ Enterprise license
- ✓ All Pro features
- ✓ Unlimited installations
- ✓ Complete offline usage
- ✓ Lifetime updates
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