Midnight Commander AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Search Utilities

The best File Search alternative to Midnight Commander is Total Commander, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Midnight Commander and 14 are File Search Utilities so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Search Utility alternatives to Midnight Commander are FreeCommander, Directory Opus, XYplorer and Thunar.

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  1. 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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    • Most users think Total Commander is a great Midnight Commander alternative.

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

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryMidnight Commander is Free and Open Source
    • Total Commander is CustomizableMidnight Commander is not according to our users
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    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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  4. Directory Opus icon

    Directory Opus

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    Directory Opus is a complete replacement for Explorer, with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today.

    85 Directory Opus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dual display (vertical layout) without trees (this is the Commander style). Both file displays are in list mode, showing popup tooltip for an image file.
     

    • Directory Opus is the most popular commercial alternative to Midnight Commander.

    • Directory Opus is Paid and ProprietaryMidnight Commander is Free and Open Source
  5. 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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  6. Thunar icon

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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    Comments about Thunar as an Alternative to Midnight Commander
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    Thunar is NOT a file manager with two panels side by side, it has only one.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Because it is for X, I need a clear console alternative. Like Norton Commander VS Far VS Dos Navigator.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Thunar is Free and Open SourceMidnight Commander is also Free and Open Source
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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.

    92 xplorer² alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. 4pane icon

    4pane

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    4Pane is a highly configurable dual-pane Linux file manager.

    The name is derived from the fact that each of the two panes has two sub-panes: one that shows the directory tree pane and the other that shows files in the selected folder (tree node).

    Although deceptively simple-l.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Default dual-pane view
     
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    Saladin

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    Saladin is an open source dual-pane file manager for Windows which merges the capabilities of Windows Explorer with the well known and easy to use orthodox user interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window (standard theme)
     
  12. File Explorer Pro icon

    File Explorer Pro

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    File Explorer Pro is a free, secure tool that helps you find file faster, manage files easily, powerful file manager with a clean, and intuitive interface. You can easily find how many files & apps you have on your device at a glance instantly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  13. HiFile icon

    HiFile

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    HiFile is the next evolution of file managers. Its mission is to boost your productivity every time you are working with your files or folders. It aims to be better in every aspect - more practical, more versatile, more efficient, more elegant, more customizable, more fun.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Classical dual-pane user interface
     
  14. DoubleXplorer icon

    DoubleXplorer

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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about DoubleXplorer as an Alternative to Midnight Commander
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    Absolutly love this program, awesome functions with really good UI, fast and powerfull, and author respect feedback and try to add functions that users want.

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    • DoubleXplorer is Paid and ProprietaryMidnight Commander is Free and Open Source
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