File Commander AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Managers

The best File Manager alternative to File Commander is Dolphin File Manager, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to File Commander and 19 are File Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Manager alternatives to File Commander are FreeCommander, Midnight Commander, Superfile and Far Manager.

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File Commander alternatives page was last updated May 23, 2024
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  1. 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.

    77 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 1

    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 VS File Commander

     

    • 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
  2. 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.

    115 FreeCommander alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    FreeCommander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

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

    FreeCommander VS File Commander

     

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

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

    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...

    108 Midnight Commander alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
    Midnight Commander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    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 VS 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

    Superfile

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    Pretty fancy and modern terminal file manager.

    39 Superfile alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    Superfile screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    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 VS File Commander

     
  6. Far Manager icon

    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:

    104 Far Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    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.  Console-based
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Far Manager VS File Commander

     
  7. muCommander icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    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 VS 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
  9. ranger icon

    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.

    36 ranger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    ranger screenshot 1

    ranger Features

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

    ranger VS File Commander

     
  10. Vifm icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Vifm with light theme in iTerm2 with Inconsolata font on OS X

    Vifm Features

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

    Vifm VS File Commander

     
  11. Portfolio icon

    Portfolio

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

    35 Portfolio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    Portfolio screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode

    Portfolio VS File Commander

     
  12. Samsung My Files icon

    Samsung My Files

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

    144 Samsung My Files alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Samsung My Files screenshot 1
    Samsung My Files screenshot 2
    Samsung My Files screenshot 3

    Samsung My Files VS 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
  13. 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.

    82 GNOME Commander alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Dual pane

    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 VS File Commander

     
  14. Saladin icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window (standard theme)
    Discontinued

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

    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

    Saladin VS File Commander

     
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