Thunar Alternatives for Windows

Thunar is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Thunar and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Thunar are Total Commander, Spacedrive, Dolphin File Manager and FreeCommander.

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  1. Double Commander icon
     602 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.

    132 Double Commander alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    Double Commander vs Thunar Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Two panels; fine customizable color-themes (you can change the colors of files and directories by its file-types and attributes, for example links, directories, executables, or just for *.pdf files and other file-types); supporting of the mounting and unmounting; and many many more...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceThunar is also Free and Open Source
    • Double Commander is Privacy focusedThunar is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    183 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. Spacedrive icon
     154 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.

    80 Spacedrive alternatives

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    • Mac
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  4. 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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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
     
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    Dolphin File Manager vs Thunar Comments
    ZeroNet_io
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    Dolphin and Nemo are better than Thunar and Nautilus in my opinion. It better preserve user selected layout and easier to configure with more options.

    • Dolphin File Manager is Free and Open SourceThunar is also Free and Open Source
    • Dolphin File Manager is Privacy focusedThunar is not according to our users
  5. 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.

    118 FreeCommander alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    FreeCommander vs Thunar Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Nice and simple interface makes it easy to use, I do not think there are others as complete and as good as this.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • FreeCommander is Freemium and ProprietaryThunar is Free and Open Source
  6. 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.

    106 Midnight Commander alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
     
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    Midnight Commander vs Thunar Comments
    Guest
    Positive
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    No I don't have enough experience of Thunar but Midnight Commander is for me a good alternative to a lot of things.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Midnight Commander is Free and Open SourceThunar is also Free and Open Source
    • Midnight Commander is MinimalisticThunar is not according to our users
  7. XYplorer icon
     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.

    95 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  8. 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.

    130 File Explorer alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    File Explorer vs Thunar Comments
    Guest
    Negative
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    It does not have tabs and extra panel

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • File Explorer is Free and ProprietaryThunar is Free and Open Source
  9. Q-Dir icon
     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!

    97 Q-Dir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  10. Superfile icon
     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)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Explorer++ icon
     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.

    92 Explorer++ alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  12. Sigma File Manager is a free, open-source, quickly evolving, modern file manager (explorer / finder) app for Windows and Linux.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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