MaxCommander AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like MaxCommander

MaxCommander is described as 'Manage your files the way you always do, using two panels and the keyboard (and sometimes the mouse). Introducing the MaxCommander' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 25 alternatives to MaxCommander for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Android apps. The best MaxCommander alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MaxCommander are Total Commander, Files, FreeCommander and Midnight Commander.

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  1. Double Commander icon
     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.

    136 Double Commander alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  2. Total Commander icon
     915 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.

    185 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. Files icon
     176 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.

    123 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
     
  4. FreeCommander icon
     399 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.

    120 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  5. 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.

    107 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
     
  6. Directory Opus icon
     227 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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  7. File Explorer icon
     232 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.

    133 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. 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:

    109 Far Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
  9. muCommander icon
     125 likes

    muCommander is a lightweight, cross-platform file manager with a dual-pane interface. It runs on any operating system with Java support (Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, *BSD, Solaris...).

    112 muCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Java
     
  10. Commander One icon
     73 likes

    Swift file manager for Mac that offers a dual-pane interface, multi-tab browsing & advanced search. The PRO Pack adds features like FTP client, cloud integration (Box, Amazon S3), compression & more, enhancing file management capabilities.

    96 Commander One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Finder icon
     63 likes

    The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open as you use other apps. It includes the Finder menu bar at the top of the screen and the desktop below that.

    146 Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. fman icon
     233 likes

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

    109 fman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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