Krusader Alternatives for Mac

Krusader is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac 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 17 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Krusader are Spacedrive, Midnight Commander, Thunar and ForkLift.

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Krusader alternatives page was last updated Oct 12, 2025

Double Commander
605 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.
135 Double Commander alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application type
File Manager
Origin
Russia
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
+7
Is Double Commander a good alternative to Krusader?

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Double Commander vs Krusader Comments

Guest
Positive commentMay 13, 2018
1
Has a similar look and feel as Total Commander
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Editors Review
Positive commentOct 25, 2019
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
Spacedrive
159 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.
82 Spacedrive alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application types
File Manager
File Sync
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
+3
Is Spacedrive a good alternative to Krusader?
Midnight Commander
245 likes
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.
106 Midnight Commander alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
File Manager
FTP Client
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Cygwin
MacPorts
+1
Is Midnight Commander a good alternative to Krusader?
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.
88 Thunar alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application type
File Manager
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Linux
BSD
Xfce
MacPorts
XQuartz
Is Thunar a good alternative to Krusader?
ForkLift
102 likes
The most advanced dual pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS.
119 ForkLift alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application types
File Manager
FTP Client
Origin
Hungary
EU
Platforms
Mac
+9
Is ForkLift a good alternative to Krusader?
Commander One
73 likes
Commander One is dual-pane file manager for OS X created in Swift, which enables you to manage your files in the best possible way.
95 Commander One alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application types
File Manager
FTP Client
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
+4
Is Commander One a good alternative to Krusader?
Path Finder
56 likes
Path Finder is a standalone Finder replacement that takes the Finder's familiar interface and adds numerous powerful features and interface innovations to help anyone be more productive on macOS.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
File Manager
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Is Path Finder a good alternative to Krusader?
fman
233 likes
The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
File Manager
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Is fman a good alternative to Krusader?
trolCommander
54 likes
trolCommander - fork of the free and opensource muCommander filemanager.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
File Manager
Origin
Russia
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
+1
Is trolCommander a good alternative to Krusader?
Nimble Commander
21 likes
Modern dual-pane file manager for MacOSX. Quick, efficient and keyboard-oriented.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
File Manager
Origin
Russia
Platforms
Mac
+2
Is Nimble Commander a good alternative to Krusader?
DoubleXplorer
3 likes
DoubleXplorer is a dual-pane file manager for macOS with a range of features, including a Command Palette, rich archive support (7z, Rar, Tar, Zip), file comparison, connection to servers (Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, SFTP, FTP), and more.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application types
File Manager
FTP Client
Origin
Poland
EU
Platforms
Mac
+3
Is DoubleXplorer a good alternative to Krusader?
DCommander
5 likes
DCommander is a two-pane file manager that gives you full control over your computer's filesystem.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application types
File Manager
FTP Client
Origin
Austria
EU
Platforms
Mac
+2
Is DCommander a good alternative to Krusader?