V - The File Viewer Alternatives for Linux

V - The File Viewer 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 50 alternatives to V - The File Viewer and 17 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to V - The File Viewer are GNOME Files, muCommander, fman and Vifm.

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  1. Double Commander icon
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    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.

    140 Double Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  2. GNOME Files icon
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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
    • Linux Mobile
     
  3. muCommander icon
     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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Java
     
  4. fman icon
     233 likes

    The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.

    110 fman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Vifm icon
     24 likes

    Vifm is a file manager with curses interface, which provides Vi[m]-like environment for managing objects within file systems, extended with some useful ideas from mutt.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Index is a convergent file manager, it the user with a simple way to navigate and manage files. Index incorporates features such as miller columns, embedded terminal, split views, file previews, experimental WebDAV support, tags.

    66 Index (Maui Applications) alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
     
  7. GNOME Commander icon
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    GNOME Commander is a "two-pane" graphical file manager for the GNOME desktop environment. GNOME Commander aims to fulfill the demands of more advanced users who like to focus on file management, their work through special applications and running smart commands.

    83 GNOME Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. Caja icon
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    Caja is a fork of Nautilus from GNOME 2 and is native to the MATE Desktop Environment. It is a file manager like the Windows Explorer (not to confuse with Internet Explorer/Microsoft Edge), but for Unix/BSD and Linux.

    46 Caja alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  9. Tux Commander icon
     16 likes

    Tux Commander is a windowed file manager with 2 panels side by side similar to Double Commander, Total Commander or Midnight Commander.

    93 Tux Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
     
  10. Marlin icon
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    Marlin is a new GTK3-based file manager for Linux, pretty slick and fast.

    Unlike most other file managers Marlin has included the so called "Miller columns" view.

    Features

    • Tabbed browsing
    • Multiple-views
    • Single-click to open (default)
    • Configurable toolbars and.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Deepin File Manager is a powerful & easy-to-use file managing tool developped by Deepin Technology.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12.  11 likes

    The NERDTree is a file system explorer for the Vim editor. Using this plugin, users can visually browse complex directory hierarchies, quickly open files for reading or editing, and perform basic file system operations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Vim
     
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