Metro Commander Alternatives

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, Spacedrive, Total Commander and Files.

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

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Metro Commander alternatives page was last updated Dec 17, 2023
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  1. xplorer² icon
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    xplorer²

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    xplorer² is a desktop file manager combining the simplicity of Windows explorer with the speed and efficiency of traditional dual pane file managers.

    91 xplorer² alternatives
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Fully customizable interface
    2.  Portable
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Tabbed interface
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Batch Rename Files
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Built-in viewer
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  File Tagging
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  2. lf (file manager) icon
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    lf (file manager)

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    Terminal file manager written in Go (programming language).

    22 lf (file manager) alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • DragonFly BSD
    • NetBSD
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Run in console
    5.  Console-based
    6.  Tui
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  4. fman icon
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    fman

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

    106 fman alternatives
    Demonstration

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    fman Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Plugin API
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Keyboard Shortcuts
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  5. Path Finder icon
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    Path Finder

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    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.

    50 Path Finder alternatives
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Batch Rename Files
    2.  Dual Pane Support
    3.  Miller columns
    4.  AirDrop Support
    5.  WebDAV Support
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  6. trolCommander icon
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    trolCommander

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    trolCommander - fork of the free and opensource muCommander filemanager.

    65 trolCommander alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    trolCommader with built-in Terminal
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  Built-in terminal emulation
    5.  Tabbed interface
    6.  Dual Pane Support
    7.  Support for FTP
    Discontinued

    Last update is from December 29th, 2016.

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  7. NexusFile icon
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    NexusFile

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    NexusFile is a file manager for Windows. You can manage many files very fast and easily. NexusFile will increase your computing performance. If you still use Windows Explorer, you must try this one.

    58 NexusFile alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Multi-tabs
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Portable
    9.  Batch Rename Files
    10.  File Splitting
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  9. Nimble Commander icon
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    Nimble Commander

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    Modern dual-pane file manager for MacOSX. Quick, efficient and keyboard-oriented.

    32 Nimble Commander alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Batch Rename Files
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Built-in viewer
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  File Tagging
    8.  Dual Pane Support
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  10. XtraFinder icon
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    XtraFinder

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    XtraFinder add tabs and extra features to the Finder.

    19 XtraFinder alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Finder

    XtraFinder Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Auto-Fit Column Width
    3.  Tabbed interface
    Tabs
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  11. Vifm icon
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    Vifm

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    Vifm is a file manager with curses interface, which provides Vi[m]-like environment for managing objects within file systems, extended with some useful ideas from mutt.

    84 Vifm alternatives
    Vifm with light theme in iTerm2 with Inconsolata font on OS X

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Vifm with dark solarized theme on OS X
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    Search highlight and directory tree preview

    Vifm Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Terminal-based
    5.  Vim key mapping
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  12. Marta icon
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    Marta

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    Marta is a dual-pane file manager. Most of the time you work with two directory panes placed side-by-side. It allows you to do the basic file operations such as copying or moving files in a fast and efficient way, because you can see both source and target directories, and you...

    17 Marta alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Marta Features

    1.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Embedded terminal
    4.  Dual Pane Support
    5.  Lua API
    6.  Touchbar integration
    7.  Command palette
    8.  Tabbed interface
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  13. FenrirFS icon
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    FenrirFS

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    FenrirFS is a file management application that allows you to organize and label files using colors, stars, and tags, preview files without opening them, and automatically sync folders.

    106 FenrirFS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Top FenrirFS Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Portable
    3.  Automatic Tagging
    4.  File preview
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Auto scan folder
    7.  Bookmarks
    8.  Tree view
    9.  Tagging
    10.  Tag based
    11.  Synchronization
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  14. JumpFm icon
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    JumpFm

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    JumpFm is a minimalistic dual panel file manager (currently released only for Windows, Mac, and Linux) that lets you navigate your file system very efficiently.

    115 JumpFm alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron

    JumpFm Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Dual Pane Support
    3.  Windows-like
    4.  Electron based
    Discontinued

    The last release was in 2017, but you can still download it and use it.

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