Double Commander AlternativesTop File Managers and other similar apps like Double Commander

Double Commander is described as 'Cross-platform file manager with dual-panel design based on Total Commander. Features include advanced searching, tabbed browsing, and plugin support' and is a leading File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Double Commander for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Android apps. The best Double Commander alternative is Total Commander, which is free. Other great apps like Double Commander are Files, Spacedrive, Dolphin File Manager and FreeCommander.

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  1. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

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    A versatile file manager offering side-by-side dual-pane for intuitive navigation, powerful built-in FTP client, extensive archive format support, robust file comparison tool with editor, advanced multi-rename using regular expressions, and scalable customization options.

    177 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about Total Commander as an Alternative to Double Commander
    Guest
    Positive
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    Its the father of the complete "Commander" bunch. It is very reliable and starts much faster than the double commander. The rest is very much alike. I think double commander ist a clone of the original Total commander.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Total Commander is a great Double Commander alternative.

    • Total Commander is the most popular Windows, Android & Android Tablet alternative to Double Commander.

    • Total Commander is the most popular free alternative to Double Commander.

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryDouble Commander is Free and Open Source
    • Total Commander is CustomizableDouble Commander is not according to our users
  2. Files icon

    Files

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    Advanced Windows file manager offers tabbed browsing, dual-pane drag-and-drop, column navigation, built-in archive creation and extraction, file tagging, QuickLook previews, context menu integration, quick search, and customizable appearance for streamlined organization.

    120 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Files as an Alternative to Double Commander
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    Double-pane is not Files primary mode, but it does support it. Files has a lot less functionality and no focus on keyboard use-/accessibility.

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    • Files is the most popular Open Source alternative to Double Commander.

    • Files is Free and Open SourceDouble Commander is also Free and Open Source
    • Files is CustomizableDouble Commander is not according to our users
  4. Spacedrive icon

    Spacedrive

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    Organize files across many devices in one place. From cloud services to offline hard drives, Spacedrive combines the storage capacity and processing power of your devices into one personal distributed cloud, that is both secure and intuitive to use.

    76 Spacedrive alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Spacedrive is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Double Commander.

    • Spacedrive is Free and Open SourceDouble Commander is also Free and Open Source
  5. Dolphin File Manager icon

    Dolphin File Manager

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    Dolphin is a file manager for KDE focusing on usability. Has three view modes: Icon, Detail and it used to have Column View like in Finder (it is not available in current version due to problems with maintaibility). Supports FTP, SCP and other protocols. Highly configurable.

    78 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Windows
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  6. FreeCommander icon

    FreeCommander

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    FreeCommander is an easy-to-use alternative to the standard windows file manager. The program helps you with daily work in Windows. Here you can find all the necessary functions to manage your data stock.

    114 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about FreeCommander as an Alternative to Double Commander
    Guest
    Positive
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    Easy to use. Can move files easily. Free version and slightly more complex paid version. Both very good. - Jim

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks FreeCommander is a great Double Commander alternative.

    • FreeCommander is Freemium and ProprietaryDouble Commander is Free and Open Source
  7. Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

     242 likes
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    GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software. Its a feature rich full-screen text mode application that allows you to copy, move and delete files and whole directory trees, search for files...

    103 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
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  10. GNOME Files icon

    GNOME Files

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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.

    64 GNOME Files alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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    Comments about GNOME Files as an Alternative to Double Commander
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    Nautilus is not a two-panel file manager. So not an alternative to Double Commander.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think GNOME Files is a great Double Commander alternative, some don't.

    • GNOME Files is Free and Open SourceDouble Commander is also Free and Open Source
  11. Directory Opus icon

    Directory Opus

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    Directory Opus is a complete replacement for Explorer, with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today.

    85 Directory Opus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dual display (vertical layout) without trees (this is the Commander style). Both file displays are in list mode, showing popup tooltip for an image file.
     
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    • Most users think Directory Opus is a great Double Commander alternative.

    • Directory Opus is the most popular commercial alternative to Double Commander.

    • Directory Opus is Paid and ProprietaryDouble Commander is Free and Open Source
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    XYplorer

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    XYplorer is a file manager for Windows. It features tabbed browsing, a powerful file search, a versatile preview, a highly customizable interface, optional dual pane, scripting engine, and a large array of unique ways to efficiently automate frequently recurring tasks.

    93 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. Thunar icon

    Thunar

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    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.

    87 Thunar alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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  14. Superfile icon

    Superfile

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    Terminal-based file manager offering a modern, customizable interface with split-screen panels, full keyboard shortcut support, fast file operations, offline access, privacy features, no ads, plugin extensibility, night mode, cross-platform compatibility, and open source code.

    38 Superfile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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