Midnight Commander Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Midnight Commander for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative 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 loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Midnight Commander are Double Commander, Total Commander, Spacedrive and Dolphin File Manager.

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Midnight Commander alternatives are mainly File Managers, but if you're looking for FTP Clients or File Search Utilities you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Mac and Windows. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Midnight Commander.
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  1. FileZilla icon

    FileZilla

     1929 likes

    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.

    72 FileZilla alternatives

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    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Haiku
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    FileZilla vs Midnight Commander Comments
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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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    Negative
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    It's not a local files manager like MC. Filezilla is for remote connections.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    FileZilla is for FTP, not local file managing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • FileZilla is Freemium and Open SourceMidnight Commander is Free and Open Source
  2. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

     603 likes

    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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Double Commander vs Midnight Commander Comments
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    Positive
    0

    just try it, great application

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceMidnight Commander is also Free and Open Source
    • Double Commander is Privacy focusedMidnight Commander is not according to our users
  4. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

     911 likes

    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.

    184 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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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.

    https://filezilla-project.org
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  6. Spacedrive icon

    Spacedrive

     155 likes

    Open-source file explorer integrates cloud, local, and offline storage across devices using a secure virtual distributed filesystem in Rust, enabling unified management, file syncing, privacy control, intuitive interface, and ownership without centralized servers.

    81 Spacedrive alternatives

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    Platforms

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

    Dolphin File Manager

     232 likes

    Usability-focused file manager for KDE desktops offering tabbed and dual-pane browsing, archive support, quick file renaming, filter-based searching, customizable icons, theme adaptation, preview modes, and extensibility with various service integrations.

    81 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

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

    FreeCommander

     397 likes

    Dual-panel file manager with tabbed navigation, built-in viewer for multiple formats, ZIP/RAR/7z archive support, folder sync and comparison, batch renaming, search within archives, customizable keyboard shortcuts, DOS command integration, and full portability.

    119 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  10. Directory Opus icon

    Directory Opus

     227 likes

    Complete Explorer alternative with dual-pane navigation, folder tabs, batch renaming, built-in image and document viewer, portable device access, scriptable interface, archive and metadata support, robust search, color coding, sync tools, and high DPI compatibility.

    89 Directory Opus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • 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.
     
  11. XYplorer icon

    XYplorer

     211 likes

    Tabbed browsing, dual pane file management, advanced search with filters, scripting and automation, customizable interface, bulk renaming, integrated file preview for various formats, portable operation without installation, user-defined commands, and multi-language support.

    96 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Q-Dir icon

    Q-Dir

     202 likes

    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!

    98 Q-Dir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    1

    MC is a text based file manager, Q-Dir is mostly graphical and is based on Windows Explorer whereas MC is self-contained.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Q-Dir is Free and ProprietaryMidnight Commander is Free and Open Source
    • Q-Dir is CustomizableMidnight Commander is not according to our users
  13. Superfile icon

    Superfile

     34 likes

    Terminal-based file manager offering a modern, customizable interface with split-screen panels, full keyboard shortcut support, fast file operations, offline access, privacy features, no ads, plugin extensibility, night mode, cross-platform compatibility, and open source code.

    39 Superfile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Far Manager icon

    Far Manager

     179 likes

    Far Manager is a program for managing files and archives in Windows operating systems. Far Manager works in text mode and provides a simple and intuitive interface for performing most of the necessary actions:

    108 Far Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    UI language selection
     
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    Far Manager vs Midnight Commander Comments
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    Positive
    1

    At first glance the interface looks identical.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Far Manager is Free and Open SourceMidnight Commander is also Free and Open Source
  15. Explorer++ icon

    Explorer++

     114 likes

    Explorer++ is a free file manager for Windows. Available on Windows XP and above, it features the same familiar interface as Windows Explorer, while introducing several enhancements and improvements for a much richer file browsing experience.

    93 Explorer++ alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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