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
     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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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • BSD
     
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    Double Commander vs Krusader Comments
    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 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
     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
     
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    Total Commander vs Krusader Comments
    KuboFHromoslav
    Positive
    0

    Total Commander (TC|) is definitely feature rich and very powerful. Unfortunately TC is not for Linux, nor is libre.

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryKrusader is Free and Open Source
    • Total Commander is CustomizableKrusader is not according to our users
  3. Spacedrive icon
     153 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
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. 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
    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
     
  5. FreeCommander icon
     397 likes

    Dual-panel file manager with tabbed navigation, built-in viewer for multiple formats, ZIP/RAR/7z archive support, folder sync and comparison, batch renaming, search within archives, customizable keyboard shortcuts, DOS command integration, and full portability.

    116 FreeCommander alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  6. 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
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
     
  7. 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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  8. Q-Dir icon
     202 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!

    96 Q-Dir alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  9. Thunar icon
     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.

    88 Thunar alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
     
  10. QTTabBar icon
     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...

    36 QTTabBar alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
     
  11. Far Manager icon
     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:

    106 Far Manager alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
  12. Explorer++ icon
     114 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.

    91 Explorer++ alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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