ForkLift Alternatives for Linux

ForkLift is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to ForkLift and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to ForkLift are Spacedrive, Dolphin File Manager, GNOME Files and Midnight Commander.

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  1. Double Commander icon
     600 likes

    Open-source file manager with dual-panel interface, inspired by Total Commander. Supports plugin use, advanced search, tabbed browsing, and runs smoothly with background operations. Unicode and multi-platform compatibility enhance its versatility.

    131 Double Commander alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  2. Spacedrive icon
     150 likes

    Open-source file explorer integrates cloud, local, and offline storage across devices using a secure virtual distributed filesystem in Rust, enabling unified management, file syncing, privacy control, intuitive interface, and ownership without centralized servers.

    77 Spacedrive alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Spacedrive as an Alternative to ForkLift
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    It is something entirely different. Forklift is for FTP drives, Spacedrive for Mac doesn't even have that function.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Spacedrive is Free and Open SourceForkLift is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Spacedrive is Privacy focused and LightweightForkLift is not according to our users
  3. 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.

    78 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Windows
     
  4. GNOME Files icon
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    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.

    66 GNOME Files alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
     
  5. 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...

    104 Midnight Commander alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
     
  6. Sigma File Manager is a free, open-source, quickly evolving, modern file manager (explorer / finder) app for Windows and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Krusader icon
     86 likes

    Krusader is an advanced twin panel (commander style) file manager for KDE Plasma and other desktops in the *nix world.

    56 Krusader alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • XQuartz
    • KDE Plasma
     
  8. muCommander icon
     124 likes

    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...).

    108 muCommander alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Java
     
  9. fman icon
     233 likes

    The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Index is a convergent file manager, it the user with a simple way to navigate and manage files. Index incorporates features such as miller columns, embedded terminal, split views, file previews, experimental WebDAV support, tags.

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
     
  11. GNOME Commander icon
     23 likes

    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

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    • Linux
     
  12. trolCommander icon
     54 likes

    trolCommander - fork of the free and opensource muCommander filemanager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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