Total Commander Alternatives for Linux

Total Commander is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Total Commander and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Total Commander are fman, Midnight Commander, Spacedrive and Dolphin File Manager.

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Total Commander alternatives page was last updated Apr 19, 2026

Double Commander
609 likes
Open-source file manager with dual-panel interface, inspired by Total Commander. Supports plugin use, advanced search, tabbed browsing, and runs smoothly with background operations. Unicode and multi-platform compatibility enhance its versatility.
137 Double Commander alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application type
File Manager
Origin
Russia
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
+7
Is Double Commander a good alternative to Total Commander?

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Double Commander vs Total Commander Comments

Top Positive Comment
retrojedi7
Jul 12, 2015
14
It looks very similar and can do almost everything that Total Commander can - but it's cross-platform!
Guest
Positive commentMay 23, 2025
0
Well, The worst is that Double commander is not THE Total Commander, but it is usable.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Farrukh
Positive commentAug 15, 2024
0
A completely free, multi-platform tool is available that serves as an excellent alternative to Total Commander. It offers high customization, including the ability to use plugins (*.wlx, *.wlc, etc.). However, when utilized in Windows, adjustments are needed for a Windows-like experience. In addition, I also use FreeCommander on Windows, which is less customizable but more user-friendly than the previous tool. It also supports Total Commander plugins.
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Double Commander is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
Double Commander is Privacy focusedTotal Commander is not according to our users
fman
233 likes
The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
File Manager
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Is fman a good alternative to Total Commander?

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fman vs Total Commander Comments

Guest
Negative commentApr 23, 2017
12
fman besides nagging for money does nothing, it is in really early alpha stage.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Positive commentApr 2, 2017
8
It's like TC but more modern and cross-platform.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
fman is Freemium and ProprietaryTotal Commander is also Freemium and Proprietary
Midnight Commander
246 likes
Text-mode file manager for terminals with dual-pane interface enables copying, moving, deleting, and searching files locally or via remote shells. Includes internal viewer, text editor, subshell integration, broad terminal compatibility, and works over SSH.
109 Midnight Commander alternatives
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Free
Open Source
Application types
File Manager
FTP Client
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Cygwin
MacPorts
+1
Is Midnight Commander a good alternative to Total Commander?
Spacedrive
167 likes
Open-source file explorer integrates cloud, local, and offline storage across devices using a secure virtual distributed filesystem in Rust, enabling unified management, file syncing, privacy control, intuitive interface, and ownership without centralized servers.
84 Spacedrive alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
File Manager
File Sync
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
+3
Is Spacedrive a good alternative to Total Commander?
Dolphin File Manager
234 likes
Usability-focused file manager for KDE desktops offering tabbed and dual-pane browsing, archive support, quick file renaming, filter-based searching, customizable icons, theme adaptation, preview modes, and extensibility with various service integrations.
83 Dolphin File Manager alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application types
File Manager
File Renamer
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Windows
Linux
KDE Plasma
Flathub
+2
Is Dolphin File Manager a good alternative to Total Commander?
muCommander
125 likes
muCommander is a lightweight, cross-platform file manager with a dual-pane interface. It runs on any operating system with Java support (Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, *BSD, Solaris...).
113 muCommander alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
File Manager
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
BSD
Java
+1
Is muCommander a good alternative to Total Commander?
GNOME Files
226 likes
GNOME Files, formerly known as Nautilus, is the official file manager for the GNOME desktop, giving the user a simple way to navigate and manage its files.
65 GNOME Files alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
File Manager
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Linux
GNOME
MacPorts
XQuartz
Linux Mobile
+2
Is GNOME Files a good alternative to Total Commander?

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GNOME Files vs Total Commander Comments

Guest
Negative commentJan 25, 2023
1
Aside from the fact it is a file manager, it has nothing to do with Total Commander
Review by a new / low-activity user.
GNOME Files is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
GNOME Files is Privacy focusedTotal Commander is not according to our users
Thunar
148 likes
Thunar is a modern file manager for the Xfce Desktop Environment. Thunar has been designed from the ground up to be fast and easy-to-use. Its user interface is clean, intuitive, and customizable. Thunar is fast and responsive with a good start up time and directory load time.
89 Thunar alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application type
File Manager
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Linux
BSD
Xfce
MacPorts
XQuartz
Is Thunar a good alternative to Total Commander?

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1comment
Thunar vs Total Commander Comments

Guest
Negative commentSep 25, 2015
-1
It does not have two panels
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Thunar is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
Krusader
88 likes
Krusader is an advanced twin panel (commander style) file manager for KDE Plasma and other desktops in the *nix world.
57 Krusader alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
File Manager
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Linux
XQuartz
KDE Plasma
Is Krusader a good alternative to Total Commander?

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3comments
Krusader vs Total Commander Comments

xD
Positive commentApr 19, 2026
0
This is my alternative for Total Commander on Linux. DC could work too but Krusader feels more native, lighter. After 10 years with TC I find this the best match for me. You can customize it to your liking. I was able to reproduce 95% most critical aspects of my keybindings and workflow already.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Positive commentApr 14, 2025
0
An excellent alternative with an almost identical appearance to Total Commander.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Positive commentJan 25, 2023
0
It is the most simmilar option you have in Linux for Total Commander, but if you want similar behaviour, you have to tweak the settings quite alot
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Krusader is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
Sigma File Manager
34 likes
Free, open-source file manager for Windows and Linux offering global search with typo correction, tabs, workspaces, wireless file sharing, advanced file downloader, item filtering, dashboard, file and note protection, media previews, and customizable features.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
File Manager
File Search
Origin
Russia
Platforms
Windows
Linux
+7
Is Sigma File Manager a good alternative to Total Commander?
Nemo
78 likes
Nemo is the official file manager for the Linux Mint operating system running the Cinnamon desktop. It re-introduced several features removed from the file manager Nautilus, from which it originated.
23 Nemo alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application type
File Manager
Origin
Ireland
EU
Platforms
Linux
Is Nemo a good alternative to Total Commander?
trolCommander
54 likes
trolCommander - fork of the free and opensource muCommander filemanager.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
File Manager
Origin
Russia
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
+1
Is trolCommander a good alternative to Total Commander?

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fman

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