Panels for MacOS AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like Panels for MacOS

Panels for MacOS is described as 'Panels allows users to interact with macOS local file systems using two view instances placed side by side called panels' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are nine alternatives to Panels for MacOS for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and KDE Plasma apps. The best Panels for MacOS alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Panels for MacOS are Total Commander, Midnight Commander, Krusader and Commander One.

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  1. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

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    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.

    128 Double Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Double Commander screenshot 1
     

    • Double Commander is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Panels for MacOS.

    • Double Commander is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Panels for MacOS.

    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourcePanels for MacOS is Free and Proprietary
    • Double Commander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPanels for MacOS is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    176 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Total Commander screenshot 1
     

    • Total Commander is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Panels for MacOS.

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryPanels for MacOS is Free and Proprietary
    • Total Commander is Customizable and LightweightPanels for MacOS is not according to our users
  4. Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

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    GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software. Its a feature rich full-screen text mode application that allows you to copy, move and delete files and whole directory trees, search for files...

    103 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
    Midnight Commander screenshot 1
     
  5. Krusader icon

    Krusader

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    Krusader is an advanced twin panel (commander style) file manager for KDE Plasma and other desktops in the *nix world.

    55 Krusader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • XQuartz
    • KDE Plasma
    Krusader screenshot 1
     
  7. Finder icon

    Finder

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    The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open as you use other apps. It includes the Finder menu bar at the top of the screen and the desktop below that.

    141 Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. GNOME Commander icon

    GNOME Commander

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    GNOME Commander is a "two-pane" graphical file manager for the GNOME desktop environment. GNOME Commander aims to fulfill the demands of more advanced users who like to focus on file management, their work through special applications and running smart commands.

    81 GNOME Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Dual pane
     
  10. DCommander icon

    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
    DCommander screenshot 1
     

    • DCommander is the most popular commercial alternative to Panels for MacOS.

    • DCommander is Paid and ProprietaryPanels for MacOS is Free and Proprietary
    • DCommander is CustomizablePanels for MacOS is not according to our users
  11. Commander icon

    Commander

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    File management utility and image viewer. The program has an effective split screen interface with two directory views or a directory view and a file viewer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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