Krusader AlternativesTop File Managers and other similar apps like Krusader

Krusader is described as 'Advanced twin panel (commander style) file manager for KDE Plasma and other desktops in the *nix world' and is a popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Krusader for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Xfce apps. The best Krusader alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Krusader are Total Commander, Spacedrive, Dolphin File Manager and FreeCommander.

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  1. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

     598 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.

    130 Double Commander alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about Double Commander as an Alternative to Krusader
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Has a similar look and feel as Total Commander

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Editors Review
    Positive
    0

    Freeware, open source, cross platform - simply the best file browser.

    Double Commander icon
    Double Commander icon

    • Most users think Double Commander is a great Krusader alternative.

    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceKrusader is also Free and Open Source
    • Double Commander is Privacy focusedKrusader is not according to our users
  2. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

     908 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.

    178 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about Total Commander as an Alternative to Krusader
    KuboFHromoslav
    Positive
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    Total Commander (TC|) is definitely feature rich and very powerful. Unfortunately TC is not for Linux, nor is libre.

    Total Commander icon
    Total Commander icon

    • Most users think Total Commander is a great Krusader alternative.

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryKrusader is Free and Open Source
    • Total Commander is CustomizableKrusader is not according to our users
  4. Spacedrive icon

    Spacedrive

     149 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.

    76 Spacedrive alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. Dolphin File Manager icon

    Dolphin File Manager

     226 likes

    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
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  6. FreeCommander icon

    FreeCommander

     396 likes

    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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  7. Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

     243 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
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  9. XYplorer icon

    XYplorer

     209 likes

    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.

    93 XYplorer alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  10. Thunar icon

    Thunar

     148 likes

    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.

    87 Thunar alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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  11. QTTabBar icon

    QTTabBar

     179 likes

    QTTabBar is an extension for Windows Explorer that brings tabbed browsing to Microsoft's file browser. It comes with a number of nifty features including a favorites function for launching folders and applications, groupings of folders that can be opened together, tooltip...

    35 QTTabBar alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Tabbed Explorer
     
  12. Q-Dir icon

    Q-Dir

     201 likes

    Q-Dir makes your files and folder easy to manage. Fast and easy access, with an amazing Quadro-View (4 panes) technique. You dont have to renounce the usual, Drag and Drop, all Views, and other functions of your system. No!

    95 Q-Dir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Q-Dir default view on Windows 10
     
  13. Far Manager icon

    Far Manager

     179 likes

    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:

    105 Far Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    UI language selection
     
  14. Explorer++ icon

    Explorer++

     113 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.

    90 Explorer++ alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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