FreeCommander AlternativesTop File Managers & File Search Utilities like FreeCommander

FreeCommander is described as 'Dual-panel manager with tabbed interface, built-in viewer, ZIP/RAR/7z archive support, folder sync, batch rename, search and customizable shortcuts' and is a very popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 100 alternatives to FreeCommander for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Android apps. The best FreeCommander alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FreeCommander are Total Commander, Files, Spacedrive and Dolphin File Manager.

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  1. Double Commander icon
     601 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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    batcch rename files, 2-pane file manager, free, portable, ad-free...ideal for work!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceFreeCommander is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Double Commander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFreeCommander is not according to our users
  2. Total Commander icon
     910 likes

    A versatile file manager offering side-by-side dual-pane for intuitive navigation, powerful built-in FTP client, extensive archive format support, robust file comparison tool with editor, advanced multi-rename using regular expressions, and scalable customization options.

    180 Total Commander alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. Files icon
     163 likes

    Advanced Windows file manager offers tabbed browsing, dual-pane drag-and-drop, column navigation, built-in archive creation and extraction, file tagging, QuickLook previews, context menu integration, quick search, and customizable appearance for streamlined organization.

    119 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
     
  4. Spacedrive icon
     152 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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  5. Usability-focused file manager for KDE desktops offering tabbed and dual-pane browsing, archive support, quick file renaming, filter-based searching, customizable icons, theme adaptation, preview modes, and extensibility with various service integrations.

    79 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

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    • Windows
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    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
     
  6. OneCommander icon
     173 likes

    Dual-pane Windows file manager with tab support, Miller Columns layout, customizable themes, image converter, regex-based renaming, long Unicode path support, batch operations, metadata display, ToDo notes in folders, file previews, smart clipboard, and robust archive handling.

    94 OneCommander alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  7. Text-mode file manager for terminals with dual-pane interface enables copying, moving, deleting, and searching files locally or via remote shells. Includes internal viewer, text editor, subshell integration, broad terminal compatibility, and works over SSH.

    105 Midnight Commander alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
     
  8. SquirrelDisk icon
     66 likes

    SquirrelDisk shows you exactly what's taking up all that space and helps you clear it out. Using SquirrelDisk is a matter of clicking one button to easily find all the huge files on your computer.

    89 SquirrelDisk alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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  9. Directory Opus icon
     227 likes

    Complete Explorer alternative with dual-pane navigation, folder tabs, batch renaming, built-in image and document viewer, portable device access, scriptable interface, archive and metadata support, robust search, color coding, sync tools, and high DPI compatibility.

    86 Directory Opus alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  10. XYplorer icon
     210 likes

    Tabbed browsing, dual pane file management, advanced search with filters, scripting and automation, customizable interface, bulk renaming, integrated file preview for various formats, portable operation without installation, user-defined commands, and multi-language support.

    94 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  11. File Explorer icon
     232 likes

    Manage your files using a graphical interface with offline capabilities, no registration, zip support, and a lightweight design. Enjoy features like dark mode and ad-free usage on Windows. Known as Explorer, it helps present the taskbar and desktop elements since Windows 95.

    129 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  12. Filelight icon
     73 likes

    Provides graphical disk usage analysis using interactive segmented rings, scans local, remote and removable disks, enables navigation and file management from within the interface, displays live info on hover, and integrates with KDE file managers for efficient data management.

    68 Filelight alternatives

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    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
     
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