Midnight Commander AlternativesOnly apps categorised as FTP Clients

The best FTP Client alternative to Midnight Commander is FileZilla, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Midnight Commander and 18 are FTP Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting FTP Client alternatives to Midnight Commander are Total Commander, Dolphin File Manager, GNOME Files and Directory Opus.

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  1. FileZilla icon

    FileZilla

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    Open-source FTP solution offering FTP, FTPS, and SFTP support. FileZilla Pro expands protocol options to WebDAV, Amazon S3, and more with FileZilla Server for comprehensive file management.

    68 FileZilla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Haiku
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    Comments about FileZilla as an Alternative to Midnight Commander
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    Main priority is managing files on ftp server instead of local. Not File Manager like MC!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    FileZilla is for FTP, not local file managing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    FileZilla is not a file manager

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. FileZilla is a legitimate Midnight Commander alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • FileZilla is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Midnight Commander.

    • FileZilla is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Midnight Commander.

    • FileZilla is Freemium and Open SourceMidnight Commander is Free and Open Source
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    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
  4. 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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Windows
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    FileZilla

    Open-source FTP solution offering FTP, FTPS, and SFTP support. FileZilla Pro expands protocol options to WebDAV, Amazon S3, and more with FileZilla Server for comprehensive file management.

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    GNOME Files

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    GNOME Files, formerly known as Nautilus, is the official file manager for the GNOME desktop, giving the user a simple way to navigate and manage its files.

    64 GNOME Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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    Comments about GNOME Files as an Alternative to Midnight Commander
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    not two-panelled, not console

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • GNOME Files is Free and Open SourceMidnight Commander is also Free and Open Source
    • GNOME Files is Privacy focusedMidnight Commander is not according to our users
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    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
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    Ghost Commander

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    Ghost Commander is a file manager with two panels for the Android™ platform. Its development was inspired by the famous (Norton|Midnight|Total) Commander desktop applications, so if you are familiar with those great programs, you will find Ghost Commander a familiar and very...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Far2l

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    Native port of Far Manager to Linux, MacOS and BSD.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Best terminal file manager from Windows ported to linux

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Far2l is Free and Open SourceMidnight Commander is also Free and Open Source
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    DCommander

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    DCommander is a two-pane file manager that gives you full control over your computer's filesystem.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  15. Worker

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    Worker is a file manager for the X Window System on UN*X with low requirements (basically only the X11 libraries). The directories and files are shown in two independent panels (similar to Midnight Commander).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Panels
     
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