File Commander AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like File Commander

File Commander is described as 'For OS/2, Win32 and Linux. Norton Commander(tm) style file manager' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to File Commander for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD and Cygwin apps. The best File Commander alternative is Dolphin File Manager, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like File Commander are FreeCommander, Midnight Commander, Superfile and Far Manager.

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  1. Dolphin File Manager icon
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    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.

    80 Dolphin File Manager alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Flathub
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Split-screen view
    2.  Tree view
    3.  File preview
    4.  Built-in terminal emulation
    5. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration
    6.  Network protocols
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Batch Rename Files
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Portable
    Dolphin File Manager iconFile Commander Icon

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    • Dolphin File Manager is the most popular Linux alternative to File Commander.

    • Dolphin File Manager is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to File Commander.

    • Dolphin File Manager is Free and Open SourceFile Commander is Free and Proprietary
    • Dolphin File Manager is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFile Commander is not according to our users
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    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
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Top FreeCommander Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Folder Size
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Explorer-like
    5.  Batch Rename Files
    6.  Portable
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8. TeraCopy icon  Teracopy integration
    9.  Directory sync
    10.  Support for Unicode
    11.  Comparing folders
    12.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    FreeCommander iconFile Commander Icon

    FreeCommander VS File Commander

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    • FreeCommander is the most popular Windows alternative to File Commander.

    • FreeCommander is Freemium and ProprietaryFile Commander is Free and Proprietary
  4. Midnight Commander icon
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    Midnight Commander

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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...

    109 Midnight Commander alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Console-based
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Two panels
    5.  Support for SFTP
    6.  SSH
    7.  Mounting drives
    Midnight Commander iconFile Commander Icon

    Midnight Commander VS File Commander

    Is Midnight Commander a good alternative to File Commander?
     

    • Midnight Commander is the most popular Mac alternative to File Commander.

    • Midnight Commander is Free and Open SourceFile Commander is Free and Proprietary
    • Midnight Commander is LightweightFile Commander is not according to our users
  5. Superfile icon
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    Superfile

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    Pretty fancy and modern terminal file manager.

    39 Superfile alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Terminal-based
    2.  Two panels
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    11.  Split-screen view
    12.  Support for Hotkeys
    Superfile iconFile Commander Icon

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  6. Far Manager icon
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    Far Manager

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    Far Manager is a 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:

    103 Far Manager alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Far Manager Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Text mode
    4.  Build command lines picking files
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  QuickLook File Preview
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    8.  Console-based
    Far Manager iconFile Commander Icon

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  7. ranger icon
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    ranger

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    Terminal file manager with VI key bindings. It provides a minimalistic and nice curses interface with a view on the directory hierarchy. The secondary task of ranger is to psychically guess which program you want to use for opening particular files.

    37 ranger alternatives
    ranger screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
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    ranger Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Console-based
    3.  Multi Column View
    4.  Vim Key Mapping
    5.  Tui
    6.  Miller columns
    ranger iconFile Commander Icon

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  9. muCommander icon
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    muCommander

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    muCommander is a lightweight, cross-platform file manager with a dual-pane interface. It runs on any operating system with Java support (Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, *BSD, Solaris...).

    107 muCommander alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Java
    muCommander screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dual Pane Support
    8.  Java based
    9.  SSH
    muCommander iconFile Commander Icon

    muCommander VS File Commander

    Is muCommander a good alternative to File Commander?
     

    • muCommander is the most popular Web-based alternative to File Commander.

    • muCommander is Free and Open SourceFile Commander is Free and Proprietary
    • muCommander is LightweightFile Commander is not according to our users
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    Vifm

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    Vifm is a file manager with curses interface, which provides Vi[m]-like environment for managing objects within file systems, extended with some useful ideas from mutt.

    85 Vifm alternatives
    Vifm with light theme in iTerm2 with Inconsolata font on OS X

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Vifm with dark solarized theme on OS X
    Popup style completion of input and tree-view
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    Search highlight and directory tree preview

    Vifm Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Terminal-based
    5.  Vim Key Mapping
    Vifm iconFile Commander Icon

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  11. Portfolio icon
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    Portfolio

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    A minimalist file manager for those who want to use Linux mobile devices.

    36 Portfolio alternatives
    Portfolio screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub

    Portfolio Features

    1.  Dark Mode
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    Portfolio iconFile Commander Icon

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  12. GNOME Commander icon
    GNOME Commander icon

    GNOME Commander

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    GNOME Commander is a "two-pane" graphical file manager for the GNOME desktop environment. GNOME Commander aims to fulfill the demands of more advanced users who like to focus on file management, their work through special applications and running smart commands.

    83 GNOME Commander alternatives
    Dual pane

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Properties
    Permission
    +3
    Meta

    GNOME Commander Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Dual Pane Support
    5.  Support for FTP
    GNOME Commander iconFile Commander Icon

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  13. Samsung My Files icon
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    Samsung My Files

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    "My Files" manages all the files on your smartphone, just like a file explorer on your computer.

    143 Samsung My Files alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Samsung My Files Features

    Samsung My Files iconFile Commander Icon

    Samsung My Files VS File Commander

    Is Samsung My Files a good alternative to File Commander?
     

    • Samsung My Files is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to File Commander.

    • Samsung My Files is Free and ProprietaryFile Commander is also Free and Proprietary
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    Saladin

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    Saladin is an open source dual-pane file manager for Windows which merges the capabilities of Windows Explorer with the well known and easy to use orthodox user interface.

    79 Saladin alternatives
    Main window (standard theme)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window (dark theme)
    Options
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    Search

    Saladin Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Supports Zip files
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Dual Pane Support
    5.  Shell integration
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7.  Support for FTP
    8.  Integrated Search
    Discontinued

    Last version is from May 2017. See here: https://saladin.mimec.org/news

    Saladin iconFile Commander Icon

    Saladin VS File Commander

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