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Far Manager Alternatives

Far Manager is described as 'program for managing files and archives in Windows operating systems. Far Manager works in text mode and provides a simple and intuitive interface for performing most of the necessary actions:' and is a very popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Far Manager for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, MacPorts and BSD. The best alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Far Manager are Total Commander, QTTabBar, Midnight Commander and FreeCommander.

Far Manager alternatives are mainly File Managers but may also be FTP Clients or File Search Utilities. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Far Manager.
This page was last updated May 29, 2022
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  • Free • Open Source
  • Windows

Far Manager is a program for managing files and archives in Windows operating systems. Far Manager works in text mode and...

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  1. Double Commander is a cross-platform open source file manager with two panels side by side. It is inspired by Total Commander and features some new ideas.

    Double Commander vs Far Manager opinions
    Almost everyone thinks Double Commander is a great alternative to Far Manager.
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    Dual pane, full featured file manager.

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  2. Total Commander is a Shareware file manager for Windows.

  4. QTTabBar is an extension for Windows Explorer that brings tabbed browsing to Microsoft's file browser.

  5. GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software.

    Almost everyone thinks Midnight Commander is a great alternative to Far Manager.

  6. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Files is a file manager which leverages the latest features of the Windows platform including Fluent Design, seamless updates, and APIs which enable the performance and lifecycle behavior that users expect.

  10. Q-Dir

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    • Free • Proprietary
    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Q-Dir makes your files and folder easy to manage. Fast and easy access, with an amazing Quadro-View (4 panes) technique. You dont have to renounce the usual, Drag and Drop, all Views, and other functions of your system. No!

  11. File Explorer (Windows 10), previously known as Windows Explorer, is a file manager application that is included with releases of the Microsoft Windows operating system from Windows 95 onwards. It is sometimes referred to as the Windows shell, explorer.

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    It's not a "defacto standard" dual-pane, console-based file-manager.

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  12. GNOME Files

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz

    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.

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