FreeCommander AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Search Utilities

The best File Search alternative to FreeCommander is Total Commander, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to FreeCommander and many of them are File Search Utilities so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Search Utility alternatives to FreeCommander are Files, OneCommander, Directory Opus and XYplorer.

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  1. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

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    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.

    176 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Most users think Total Commander is a great FreeCommander alternative.

    • Total Commander is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to FreeCommander.

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeCommander is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Total Commander is Customizable and LightweightFreeCommander is not according to our users
  2. Files icon

    Files

     153 likes
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    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Directory Opus icon

    Directory Opus

     224 likes
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    Directory Opus is a complete replacement for Explorer, with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today.

    84 Directory Opus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dual display (vertical layout) without trees (this is the Commander style). Both file displays are in list mode, showing popup tooltip for an image file.
     
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    • Almost everyone thinks Directory Opus is a great FreeCommander alternative.

    • Directory Opus is the most popular commercial alternative to FreeCommander.

    • Directory Opus is Paid and ProprietaryFreeCommander is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. XYplorer icon

    XYplorer

     209 likes
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    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.

    92 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Thunar icon

    Thunar

     148 likes
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    Thunar is a modern file manager for the Xfce Desktop Environment. Thunar has been designed from the ground up to be fast and easy-to-use. Its user interface is clean, intuitive, and customizable. Thunar is fast and responsive with a good start up time and directory load time.

    86 Thunar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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  9. File Explorer icon

    File Explorer

     232 likes
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    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.

    127 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. oMega Commander icon

    oMega Commander

     50 likes
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    Innovative, convenient, fast, feature-packed File Manager, with a unique, powerful and, at the same time, familiar and easy to use interface, designed for all users.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Standard window with a customized user under itself ribbon. Silver theme.
     
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    Comments about oMega Commander as an Alternative to FreeCommander
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    It's best by integrated functionality and display features!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • oMega Commander is Paid and ProprietaryFreeCommander is Freemium and Proprietary
    • oMega Commander is Customizable and LightweightFreeCommander is not according to our users
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