Dolphin File Manager Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Dolphin File Manager for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. 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 Dolphin File Manager and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Dolphin File Manager are Spacedrive, Superfile, GNOME Files and Thunar.

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  1. ranger icon

    ranger

     57 likes

    Terminal file manager with VI key bindings. It provides a minimalistic and nice curses interface with a view on the directory hierarchy. The secondary task of ranger is to psychically guess which program you want to use for opening particular files.

    37 ranger alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    ranger screenshot 1
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  2. fman icon

    fman

     233 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Demonstration
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  4. Index (Maui Applications) icon

    Index (Maui Applications)

     12 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flathub
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
    • MX flagMexico
    Index (Maui Applications) screenshot 1
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  5. lf (file manager) icon

    lf (file manager)

     15 likes

    Terminal file manager written in Go (programming language).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • NetBSD
    • DragonFly BSD
    • TR flagTürkiye
    lf (file manager) screenshot 1
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  6. Caja icon

    Caja

     11 likes

    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.

    53 Caja alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Global
    Caja screenshot 1
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  8. COSMIC Files icon

    COSMIC Files

     1 like

    File manager for the COSMIC desktop environment.

    40 COSMIC Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • COSMIC
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  9. Oxyde icon

    Oxyde

     5 likes

    Oxyde is a native file manager built in Rust, with a GPUI interface and Tokio for background work. It combines flexible multipane browsing, an integrated viewer, advanced search, archives and tracked file operations in a customizable desktop workspace.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Rust
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Oxyde screenshot 1
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  10. SpaceFM icon

    SpaceFM

     26 likes

    Multi-panel tabbed file and desktop manager with built-in VFS, udev- or HAL-based device manager, customisable menu system, and bash integration.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    SpaceFM screenshot 1
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  11. trolCommander icon

    trolCommander

     53 likes

    trolCommander - fork of the free and opensource muCommander filemanager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • RU flagRussia
    trolCommander screenshot 1
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  12. GNOME Commander icon

    GNOME Commander

     23 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Dual pane
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  13. Polo File Manager icon

    Polo File Manager

     7 likes

    Polo is a modern, light-weight file manager for Linux with support for multiple panes and tabs; support for archives, and much more.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • IN flagIndia
    Polo File Manager screenshot 1
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