FreeCommander AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Managers

The best File Manager alternative to FreeCommander 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 FreeCommander and loads of them are File Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Manager alternatives to FreeCommander are Total Commander, Files, Spacedrive and Dolphin File Manager.

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  1. Double Commander icon
     608 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.

    137 Double Commander alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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  2. Total Commander icon
     918 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.

    187 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. Files icon
     178 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.

    124 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
     
  4. Spacedrive icon
     165 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.

    84 Spacedrive alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  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.

    83 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
     
  6. OneCommander icon
     176 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.

    99 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.

    109 Midnight Commander alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
     
  8. Directory Opus icon
     228 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.

    90 Directory Opus alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  9. File Explorer icon
     234 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.

    134 File Explorer alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  10. XYplorer icon
     211 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.

    97 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. 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.

    93 SquirrelDisk alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Explorer++ icon
     115 likes

    Explorer++ is a free file manager for Windows. Available on Windows XP and above, it features the same familiar interface as Windows Explorer, while introducing several enhancements and improvements for a much richer file browsing experience.

    95 Explorer++ alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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