Dolphin File Manager AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Sync Tools

The best File Sync alternative to Dolphin File Manager 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 Dolphin File Manager and eight of them are File Sync Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Sync Tool alternatives to Dolphin File Manager are Spacedrive, Cyberduck, FreeCommander and ForkLift.

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  1. Double Commander icon
     626 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.

    172 Double Commander alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  2. Spacedrive icon
     179 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.

    103 Spacedrive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. FreeCommander icon
     403 likes

    Dual-panel file manager with tabbed navigation, built-in viewer for multiple formats, ZIP/RAR/7z archive support, folder sync and comparison, batch renaming, search within archives, customizable keyboard shortcuts, DOS command integration, and full portability.

    148 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. ForkLift icon
     106 likes

    Dual pane macOS file manager featuring SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, cloud drives, real-time activity view, folder sync, drag-and-drop file transfers, preview panel, multi-rename, batch operations, server connections, text editing, themes, and tagging for efficient workflows.

    156 ForkLift alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. Krusader icon
     90 likes

    Krusader is an advanced twin panel (commander style) file manager for KDE Plasma and other desktops in the *nix world.

    64 Krusader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • XQuartz
    • KDE Plasma
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  6. Peach Commander icon
     10 likes

    Peach Commander is a dual-pane file manager for macOS, written in Swift and AppKit and modelled on the orthodox file managers that DOS and Windows users know from Norton Commander and Total Commander. Two directory panels sit side by side, and almost everything is reachable from...

    61 Peach Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. Synapse Commander is a dual-pane macOS file manager that lets you work with local disks and network servers side by side, supporting FTP/FTPS, SFTP, SMB/WebDAV, smart sync, batch rename, and keyboard-driven workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
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