Double Commander Alternatives

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, Mac, Linux, 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. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. HiFile icon
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    HiFile is the next evolution of file managers. Its mission is to boost your productivity every time you are working with your files or folders. It aims to be better in every aspect - more practical, more versatile, more efficient, more elegant, more customizable, more fun.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Better Explorer icon
     12 likes

    This is a replacement for the standard Windows Explorer with more features for more convenience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
     
  5. Portfolio icon
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    A minimalist file manager for those who want to use Linux mobile devices.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
     
  6. emelFM2 icon
     5 likes

    It is a file manager for UNIX-like operating systems. It uses a simple and efficient interface pioneered by Norton Commander, in the 1980s.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
     
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    "The latest source-code release is: emelfm2-0.9.1.tar.bz2 (1189 kb) – 2014-02-18"

    emelFM2 vs Double Commander Comments
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    Really lightweight and customizable!

    • emelFM2 is Free and Open SourceDouble Commander is also Free and Open Source
  7. Fileside icon
     4 likes

    Fileside is a modern file manager for Mac and Windows with a twist. Create workspaces for your projects — build layouts of your folders. Everything you need will never be more than a click away, and staying organised becomes a breeze.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. An intuitive file manager for Windows and Linux (Alpha version) that displays your files in a calendar-like time view.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Double-pane file manager extension for Emacs integrating dired mode, keyboard navigation, customizable keybindings, orthodox manager features, archive browsing, directory comparison, bookmarks, extensibility, and asynchronous operations across multiple platforms.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs
     
  10. Rename, move, copy, delete, and otherwise manage multiple files. Rename multiple files according to the rules and pattern you specify using powerful editor with syntax highlighting. Copy, move files to folders specified using absolute/relative paths.

    47 Batch File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. EF Commander icon
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    EF Commander is a file manager for the Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Window XP and Windows Vista desktop. If youve ever used and liked Norton Commander, youll like this dual-windowed program, which comes complete with bubble and online help.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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