Double Commander AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Archivers

The best File Archiver alternative to Double Commander is Files, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Double Commander and 11 are File Archivers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Archiver alternatives to Double Commander are Dolphin File Manager, Midnight Commander, Commander One and Ghost Commander.

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  1. Files icon
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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.

    119 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Files as an Alternative to Double Commander
    Jan Klass
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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
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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.

    77 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Windows
     
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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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
     
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  4. Ghost Commander icon
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    Ghost Commander is a file manager with two panels for the Android™ platform. Its development was inspired by the famous (Norton|Midnight|Total) Commander desktop applications, so if you are familiar with those great programs, you will find Ghost Commander a familiar and very...

    55 Ghost Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  5. NexusFile icon
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    NexusFile is a file manager for Windows. You can manage many files very fast and easily. NexusFile will increase your computing performance. If you still use Windows Explorer, you must try this one.

    59 NexusFile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about NexusFile as an Alternative to Double Commander
    Guest
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    No owerhelming options. Cool Look and Feel.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • NexusFile is Free and ProprietaryDouble Commander is Free and Open Source
  6. DoubleXplorer icon
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    DoubleXplorer is a dual-pane file manager for macOS with a range of features, including a Command Palette, rich archive support (7z, Rar, Tar, Zip), file comparison, connection to servers (Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, SFTP, FTP), and more.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. SpeedCommander icon
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    SpeedCommander is a comfortable file manager. It builds on the proven two window technology and offers a multitude of exclusive features. Sort, copy, move or delete your files either using the keyboard or the mouse.

    50 SpeedCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. My Commander icon
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    My Commander (MyCO) is "the smallest - smartest - fastest file manager in the world", for Windows. Small and smart, MyCO uses less of your computer's memory while it's running.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    PowerDesk Professional is the easiest file management software for organizing & managing your files, digital photos, & MP3 files. File manager Windows.

    27 PowerDesk Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    V is an all-purpose File Manager for Windows.

    V is not just another Windows Explorer replacement. Its main strength is its inbuilt file viewer which excels at viewing files quickly - whether they are 100 bytes or 100 gigabytes in size.

    A Dual Pane interface (optional) makes it.

    59 V - The File Viewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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