Metro Commander AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like Metro Commander

Metro Commander is described as 'Orthodox file manager which allows you to manage your files and folders from within the Modern Windows UI interface' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Metro Commander for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and PortableApps.com apps. The best Metro Commander alternative is WinSCP , which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Metro Commander are Double Commander, Total Commander, Files and Spacedrive.

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  1. WinSCP icon

    WinSCP

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    This powerful, open-source file transfer application supports Windows users with SFTP, FTP, SCP, and WebDAV protocols. It offers different GUI styles and tools for file synchronization and editing. Advanced users can automate and use key authentication with SSH, making it suitable for professionals.

    73 WinSCP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
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    • WinSCP is the most popular Windows alternative to Metro Commander.

    • WinSCP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Metro Commander.

    • WinSCP is Free and Open SourceMetro Commander is Paid and Proprietary
    • WinSCP is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMetro Commander is not according to our users
  2. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

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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.

    129 Double Commander alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • Double Commander is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Metro Commander.

    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceMetro Commander is Paid and Proprietary
    • Double Commander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMetro Commander is not according to our users
  4. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

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    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.

    177 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Total Commander is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Metro Commander.

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryMetro Commander is Paid and Proprietary
    • Total Commander is Customizable and LightweightMetro Commander is not according to our users
  5. Files icon

    Files

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    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.

    120 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Spacedrive icon

    Spacedrive

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    Organize files across many devices in one place. From cloud services to offline hard drives, Spacedrive combines the storage capacity and processing power of your devices into one personal distributed cloud, that is both secure and intuitive to use.

    76 Spacedrive alternatives

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

    Dolphin File Manager

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    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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Windows
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  10. FreeCommander icon

    FreeCommander

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    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.

    114 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  11. Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

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    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...

    103 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    XYplorer

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • XYplorer is the most popular commercial alternative to Metro Commander.

    • XYplorer is Paid and ProprietaryMetro Commander is also Paid and Proprietary
    • XYplorer is Customizable and LightweightMetro Commander is not according to our users
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    Thunar

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    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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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  14. File Explorer icon

    File Explorer

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    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.

    128 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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