muCommander AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like muCommander

muCommander is described as 'Lightweight, cross-platform file manager with a dual-pane interface. It runs on any operating system with Java support (Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, *BSD, Solaris...)' and is a very popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 100 alternatives to muCommander for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and PortableApps.com apps. The best muCommander alternative is WinSCP , which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like muCommander are Double Commander, Total Commander, Files and Spacedrive.

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  1. WinSCP  icon
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
     
  2. Double Commander icon
     601 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.

    131 Double Commander alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  3. Total Commander icon
     910 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.

    180 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. Files icon
     164 likes

    Advanced Windows file manager offers tabbed browsing, dual-pane drag-and-drop, column navigation, built-in archive creation and extraction, file tagging, QuickLook previews, context menu integration, quick search, and customizable appearance for streamlined organization.

    119 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Files vs muCommander Comments
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    Open source. Better looking. Many other things I can't think of now...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Files is Free and Open SourcemuCommander is also Free and Open Source
    • Files is Privacy focused and CustomizablemuCommander is not according to our users
  5. Spacedrive icon
     152 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.

    77 Spacedrive alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. 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.

    79 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
     
  7. OneCommander icon
     173 likes

    Dual-pane Windows file manager with tab support, Miller Columns layout, customizable themes, image converter, regex-based renaming, long Unicode path support, batch operations, metadata display, ToDo notes in folders, file previews, smart clipboard, and robust archive handling.

    94 OneCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. FreeCommander icon
     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.

    116 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  9. Text-mode file manager for terminals with dual-pane interface enables copying, moving, deleting, and searching files locally or via remote shells. Includes internal viewer, text editor, subshell integration, broad terminal compatibility, and works over SSH.

    105 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
     
  10. File Explorer icon
     232 likes

    Manage your files using a graphical interface with offline capabilities, no registration, zip support, and a lightweight design. Enjoy features like dark mode and ad-free usage on Windows. Known as Explorer, it helps present the taskbar and desktop elements since Windows 95.

    129 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. XYplorer icon
     210 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.

    94 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Thunar icon
     148 likes

    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.

    88 Thunar alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
     
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