Krusader Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Krusader for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Krusader and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Krusader are Spacedrive, Dolphin File Manager, Midnight Commander and Thunar.

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  1. Double Commander icon
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    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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    Comments about Double Commander as an Alternative to Krusader
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    Has a similar look and feel as Total Commander

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Editors Review
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    Freeware, open source, cross platform - simply the best file browser.

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    • 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. Spacedrive icon
     150 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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  3. 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
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  4. 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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
     
  5. 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.

    87 Thunar alternatives

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    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
     
  6. PCMan File Manager (PCManFM) is a file manager application, developed by Hong Jen Yee from Taiwan, which is meant to be a replacement for GNOME Files, Dolphin and Thunar. PCManFM is the standard file manager in LXDE, also developed by the same author in conjunction with other...

    47 PCMan File Manager alternatives

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    • Linux
    • LXDE
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  7. fman icon
     233 likes

    The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.

    107 fman alternatives

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  8. trolCommander icon
     54 likes

    trolCommander - fork of the free and opensource muCommander filemanager.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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  9. GNOME Commander icon
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    GNOME Commander is a "two-pane" graphical file manager for the GNOME desktop environment. GNOME Commander aims to fulfill the demands of more advanced users who like to focus on file management, their work through special applications and running smart commands.

    81 GNOME Commander alternatives

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  10. SpaceFM icon
     27 likes

    Multi-panel tabbed file and desktop manager with built-in VFS, udev- or HAL-based device manager, customisable menu system, and bash integration.

    43 SpaceFM alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
     
  11. Sunflower icon
     48 likes

    Open source, small and highly customizable twin-panel file manager for Linux with support for plug-ins. Main goal is to create easy to use and powerful file manager seamlessly integrated into Gnome desktop environment.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  12. Xfe icon
     22 likes

    X File Explorer (Xfe) is an MS-Explorer or Commander like file manager for X. It is based on the popular, but discontinued, X Win Commander, originally developed by Maxim Baranov.

    70 Xfe alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Linux
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