Metro Commander AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Managers

The best File Manager alternative to Metro Commander is WinSCP , which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Metro Commander and loads of them are File Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Manager alternatives to Metro Commander are Double Commander, Spacedrive, Total Commander and Files.

filter to find the best alternatives

Metro Commander alternatives are mainly File Managers but may also be File Search Utilities or FTP Clients.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Metro Commander.
Metro Commander iconMetro Commander
  2
  • ...

Metro Commander is an orthodox file manager which allows you to manage your files and folders from within the Modern Windows UI interface.

More about Metro Commander
More about Metro Commander
Metro Commander alternatives page was last updated Dec 17, 2023
  Suggest Alternatives
  1. WinSCP icon
    WinSCP icon

    WinSCP

     818 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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
    WinSCP screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    WinSCP screenshot 1
    WinSCP screenshot 2
    +7
    WinSCP screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Decentralized

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    4.  SSH
    5.  File Sync
    6.  Integrated FTP client
    7.  Folder Comparison
    8.  Portable
    9.  Folder Mirroring
    10.  Import sites from FileZilla
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Sudo shell
    13.  Multiple login on one browser
    14.  Directory sync
    15.  Cloud Sync
    16.  Auto-saving
    17.  Multiple languages
    18.  WebDAV Support
    19.  IFTTT Integration
    20.  Built-in viewer
    WinSCP iconMetro Commander Icon

    WinSCP VS Metro Commander

    Is WinSCP a good alternative to Metro Commander?
     

    • 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 DecentralizedMetro Commander is not according to our users
  2. Double Commander icon
    Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

     550 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    134 Double Commander alternatives
    Double Commander screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Double Commander screenshot 1
    Double Commander screenshot 2
    +7
    Double Commander screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Two-panel file manager
    3.  Folder Sync
    4.  TC plug-in's support
    5.  Batch Rename Files
    6.  File Comparison
    7.  Multiplatform
    8.  Portable
    9.  File Sync
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Multiple Files Renaming
    12.  Tree view
    13.  Works Offline
    14.  Integrated FTP client
    15.  Dark Mode
    16.  Plug-ins
    17.  No registration required
    18.  Built-in viewer
    19.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    Double Commander iconMetro Commander Icon

    Double Commander VS Metro Commander

    Is Double Commander a good alternative to Metro Commander?
     

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

    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceMetro Commander is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Spacedrive icon
    Spacedrive icon

    Spacedrive

     112 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    67 Spacedrive alternatives
    Spacedrive screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Spacedrive screenshot 1
    Spacedrive screenshot 2
    +3
    Spacedrive screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Filesystem
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Rust
    4.  File Tagging
    5.  Image Preview
    6.  Cross-Platform
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Git Support
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Live Preview
    13.  Tagging
    14.  Multi Column View
    15.  File preview
    Spacedrive iconMetro Commander Icon

    Spacedrive VS Metro Commander

    Is Spacedrive a good alternative to Metro Commander?
     
  5. Total Commander icon
    Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

     879 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    176 Total Commander alternatives
    Total Commander screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Total Commander screenshot 1
    Total Commander screenshot 2
    +1
    Total Commander screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Batch Rename Files
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Support for FTP
    5.  File Comparison
    6.  File Search
    7.  Quick search
    8.  Directory sync
    9.  ZIP File Mounting
    10.  Split-screen view
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Multiple languages
    13.  Works Offline
    14.  Full-Text Search
    15.  Built-in viewer
    16.  Built-in player
    17.  Folder Sync
    18.  Compare Text
    Total Commander iconMetro Commander Icon

    Total Commander VS Metro Commander

    Is Total Commander a good alternative to Metro Commander?
     

    • 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
  6. Files icon
    Files icon

    Files

     104 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Introducing Files, the ultimate file manager app for Windows. With its sleek and intuitive design, navigating through your files has never been easier. Files features tabs for easy switching between different folders, a column view for quick file browsing, and dual pane support...

    118 Files alternatives
    Files screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Files screenshot 1
    Files screenshot 2
    +2
    Files screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Column View
    3.  Image Preview
    4.  Built-in themes
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dual Pane Support
    7.  File Archiving
    8.  Git integration
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  File Tagging
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Multi Column View
    13.  Miller columns
    14.  Tabbed interface
    15.  Works Offline
    16.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    17.  No Tracking
    18.  Support for Themes
    19.  Windows Explorer Extension
    Files iconMetro Commander Icon

    Files VS Metro Commander

    Is Files a good alternative to Metro Commander?
     
  7. Dolphin File Manager icon
    Dolphin File Manager icon

    Dolphin File Manager

     193 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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
    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Flathub
    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 1
    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 2
    +1
    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Split-screen view
    2.  Tree view
    3.  File preview
    4.  KDE Plasma integration
    5.  File Renaming
    6.  Network protocols
    7.  Built-in terminal emulation
    8.  Thumbnails
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Remote File Access
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  No Tracking
    13.  Image Preview
    14.  Splitted view
    15.  File Tagging
    16.  No registration required
    17.  Portable
    18.  Tabbed interface
    19.  SSH
    Dolphin File Manager iconMetro Commander Icon

    Dolphin File Manager VS Metro Commander

    Is Dolphin File Manager a good alternative to Metro Commander?
     
  9. QTTabBar icon
    QTTabBar icon

    QTTabBar

     175 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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...

    52 QTTabBar alternatives
    Tabbed Explorer

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    QTTabBar screenshot 1
    QTTabBar screenshot 2

    QTTabBar Features

    1.  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Tabbed browsing
    3.  File preview
    4.  Subfolder menu
    5.  Extensive customisability
    6.  Works Offline
    QTTabBar iconMetro Commander Icon

    QTTabBar VS Metro Commander

    Is QTTabBar a good alternative to Metro Commander?
     
  10. OneCommander icon
    OneCommander icon

    OneCommander

     157 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Free dual-pane file manager for Windows featuring tabs, columns, themes, long filename support, image converter, regex renaming and many other unique features.

    89 OneCommander alternatives
    OneCommander screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    OneCommander screenshot 1
    OneCommander screenshot 2
    +7
    OneCommander screenshot 3

    Top OneCommander Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  File Search
    4.  Multi Column View
    5.  Portable
    6.  Miller columns
    7.  File Tagging
    8.  File preview
    9.  Dual Pane Support
    10.  Monitor File Changes
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Works Offline
    13.  Support for Themes
    14.  MP3 / ID3 Renaming
    15.  Batch Rename Files
    16.  Thumbnails
    17.  Image Preview
    18.  Color coding
    19.  Support for regular expressions
    20.  Geotagged Photos
    OneCommander iconMetro Commander Icon

    OneCommander VS Metro Commander

    Is OneCommander a good alternative to Metro Commander?
     
  11. FreeCommander icon
    FreeCommander icon

    FreeCommander

     386 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    115 FreeCommander alternatives
    FreeCommander screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    FreeCommander screenshot 1
    FreeCommander screenshot 2
    +5
    FreeCommander screenshot 3

    Top FreeCommander Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Folder Size
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Explorer-like
    5.  Batch Rename Files
    6.  Portable
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  Teracopy integration
    9.  Directory sync
    10.  Support for Unicode
    11.  Comparing folders
    12.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    FreeCommander iconMetro Commander Icon

    FreeCommander VS Metro Commander

    Is FreeCommander a good alternative to Metro Commander?
     
  12. File Explorer icon
    File Explorer icon

    File Explorer

     226 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    File Explorer is a file manager application that is included with releases of the Microsoft Windows operating system from Windows 95 onwards. It is sometimes referred to as the Windows shell, explorer.exe, or simply "Explorer".

    126 File Explorer alternatives
    File Explorer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    File Explorer screenshot 1
    File Explorer screenshot 2
    +1
    File Explorer screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows Compatible
    2.  Built-in Image viewer
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Supports Zip files
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Bundled with Windows
    9.  Tabbed interface
    10.  Graphical User Interface
    11.  Virtual Disk
    12.  File Storage
    13.  Folder Size
    File Explorer iconMetro Commander Icon

    File Explorer VS Metro Commander

    Is File Explorer a good alternative to Metro Commander?
     
  13. Midnight Commander icon
    Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

     230 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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...

    109 Midnight Commander alternatives
    Midnight Commander screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
    Midnight Commander screenshot 1
    Midnight Commander screenshot 2
    +1
    Midnight Commander screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Console-based
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Two panels
    5.  Support for SFTP
    6.  SSH
    7.  Mounting drives
    Midnight Commander iconMetro Commander Icon

    Midnight Commander VS Metro Commander

    Is Midnight Commander a good alternative to Metro Commander?
     
  14. Q-Dir icon
    Q-Dir icon

    Q-Dir

     193 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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!

    93 Q-Dir alternatives
    Q-Dir default view on Windows 10

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Q-Dir screenshot 1
    Q-Dir screenshot 2
    +4
    Q-Dir screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Split-screen view
    2.  Portable
    3.  Drag and Drop
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Search Bar
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Built-in themes
    Q-Dir iconMetro Commander Icon

    Q-Dir VS Metro Commander

    Is Q-Dir a good alternative to Metro Commander?
     
12 of 54 Metro Commander alternatives