QtFM AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like QtFM

QtFM is described as 'Lightweight Linux/BSD File Manager' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 25 alternatives to QtFM for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD and Xfce apps. The best QtFM alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like QtFM are Dolphin File Manager, GNOME Files, Midnight Commander and Thunar.

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  1. Double Commander icon
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    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.

    134 Double Commander alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Two-panel file manager
    3.  Folder Sync
    4.  TC plug-in's support
    5.  Batch Rename Files
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  File Comparison
    8.  Multiplatform
    9.  Portable
    10.  File Sync
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Multiple Files Renaming
    13.  Tree view
    14.  Works Offline
    15.  Integrated FTP client
    16.  Dark Mode
    17.  Plug-ins
    18.  No registration required
    19.  Built-in viewer
    20.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
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    • Double Commander is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to QtFM.

    • Double Commander is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to QtFM.

    • Double Commander is Free and Open Source QtFM is also Free and Open Source
  2. Dolphin File Manager icon
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    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
    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Flathub
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Split-screen view
    2.  Tree view
    3.  File preview
    4.  KDE Plasma integration
    5.  File Renaming
    6.  Network protocols
    7.  Built-in terminal emulation
    8.  Thumbnails
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Remote File Access
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  No Tracking
    13.  Image Preview
    14.  Splitted view
    15.  File Tagging
    16.  No registration required
    17.  Portable
    18.  Tabbed interface
    19.  SSH
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  4. GNOME Files icon
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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.

    59 GNOME Files alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Favorites
    3.  Bookmarks
    4.  Thumbnails
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Built-in viewer
    10.  Batch Rename Files
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Works Offline
    13.  Support for FTP
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  5. Midnight Commander icon
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    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...

    108 Midnight Commander alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Console-based
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Two panels
    5.  Support for SFTP
    6.  SSH
    7.  Mounting drives
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  6. Thunar icon
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    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.

    85 Thunar alternatives
    Thunar screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Custom Actions
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Batch Rename Files
    10.  File Tagging
    11.  Built-in viewer
    12.  Integrated Search
    13.  Thumbnail preview
    14.  Auto-delete files
    15.  Thumbnails
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  7. Far Manager icon
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    Far Manager

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    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:

    101 Far Manager alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Far Manager Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Text mode
    4.  Build command lines picking files
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  QuickLook File Preview
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    8.  Console-based
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  9. ForkLift icon
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    ForkLift

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    The most advanced dual pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS.

    113 ForkLift alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Side Bar * Dual Panes for easy navigation * Preview Panel - Live Preview * Icon View, List View, Column View * Dropbox Integration - Copy Dropbox link * Show Hidden Files
    File Transfer Tool for Mac * FTP Client * SFTP Client * WebDAV Client * Amazon S3 Client * Backblaze B2 client * Google Drive Client * Rackspace CloudFiles Client * SMB Client * AFP Client * NFS Client * VNC Client * You can save remote Connections as Favorites * You can use ForkLift Mini in the Menu bar to mount Saved Connections * You can use ForkLift Mini to drop Files to Saved Connections
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    Top ForkLift Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Mount FTP drives
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  Support for FTP
    5.  Mounting drives
    6.  Miller columns
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  Live Preview
    10.  Favorites
    11.  Directory sync
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  10. PCMan File Manager icon
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    PCMan File Manager

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    An extremely fast and lightweight file manager which features tabbed browsing and user-friendly interface.

    43 PCMan File Manager alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • LXDE
    • GTK+

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Tree view
    2.  Tabbed browsing
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  11. Nemo icon
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    Nemo

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    Nemo is the official file manager for the Linux Mint operating system running the Cinnamon desktop. It re-introduced several features removed from the file manager Nautilus, from which it originated.

    21 Nemo alternatives
    Nemo screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Tree view
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  12. Finder icon
    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
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Finder Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Miller columns
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  13. Krusader icon
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    Krusader

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    Advanced twin panel (commander style) file manager for KDE and other desktops in the *nix world, similar to Midnight or Total Commander. It provides all the file management features you could possibly want: extensive archive handling, mounted filesystem support, FTP, advanced...

    56 Krusader alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • XQuartz

    Krusader Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Advanced searching
    3.  Root explorer
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Built-in viewer
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  Support for FTP
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  14. Index (Maui Applications) icon
    Index (Maui Applications) icon

    Index (Maui Applications)

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    Index is a convergent file manager, it the user with a simple way to navigate and manage files. Index incorporates features such as miller columns, embedded terminal, split views, file previews, experimental WebDAV support, tags.

    57 Index (Maui Applications) alternatives
    Index (Maui Applications) screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    Index (Maui Applications) screenshot 1
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    Index (Maui Applications) screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  File Tagging
    3.  Intuitive Interface
    4.  Intuitive
    5.  Fast file and folder search
    Index (Maui Applications) icon QtFM Icon

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    • Index (Maui Applications) is the most popular Android alternative to QtFM.

    • Index (Maui Applications) is Free and Open Source QtFM is also Free and Open Source
    • Index (Maui Applications) is Lightweight QtFM is not according to our users
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