Total Commander Alternatives

Total Commander is described as 'Shareware file manager for Windows' and is a leading File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Total Commander for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and MacPorts. The best alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Total Commander are fman, FreeCommander, Midnight Commander and Multi Commander.

Total Commander alternatives are mainly File Managers but may also be FTP Clients or File Archivers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Total Commander.

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Double Commander
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
File Sync Tool
Windows
Linux
BSD
124 alternatives to Double Commander
Double Commander is a cross-platform open source file manager with two panels side by side. It is inspired by Total Commander and features some new ideas.
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Double Commander Features
1. Batch Rename FilesDouble Commander supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsDouble Commander can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. PortableDouble Commander can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Ad-freeDouble Commander doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Dark ModeDouble Commander supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Dual Pane Support
Configurable
Two-panel file manager
Folder Sync
TC plug-in's support
Multiplatform
Multiple Files Renaming
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-tabs
Plug-ins
Double Commander vs Total Commander opinions
Almost everyone thinks Double Commander is a great alternative to Total Commander.
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retrojedi7
It looks very similar and can do almost everything that Total Commander can - but it's cross-platform!
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Guest
I like double commander, because is linux analogue of total commander, I've been searching it for years, now I'm happy!
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blade_sk
Eh, it gets the job done, but it's nowhere near as polished as TC itself. Uses PC keyboard shortcuts on MacOS, which feel very out of place.
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ivaniegorov
The same TC, but open source and cross-platform
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gimrock
Crossplatform completely free multifunctional tool! Best of file managers with two file windows side by side.
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fman
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Freemium • Proprietary
File Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
98 alternatives to fman
The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.
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fman Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/Extensionsfman can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Plugin API
Dual Pane Support
Keyboard Shortcuts
fman vs Total Commander opinions
Most users think fman is a great alternative to Total Commander.
Guest
fman besides nagging for money does nothing, it is in really early alpha stage.
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Guest
It's like TC but more modern and cross-platform.
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FreeCommander
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Freemium • Proprietary
File Manager
File Search Utility
File Renamer
Windows
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107 alternatives to FreeCommander
FreeCommander is an easy-to-use alternative to the standard windows file manager. The program helps you with daily work in Windows. Here you can find all the necessary functions to manage your data stock.
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FreeCommander Features
1. Batch Rename FilesFreeCommander supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
2. Built-in viewerFreeCommander shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
3. PortableFreeCommander can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Configurable
Tabbed interface
Folder Size
Dual Pane Support
Directory sync
Explorer-like
Teracopy integration
Flat view
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Drag and Drop
FreeCommander vs Total Commander opinions
Most users think FreeCommander is a great alternative to Total Commander.
Guest
Absolutely, save and powerfunktions
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Flexibility, use of plugins
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Guest
As good as TotalCommander feature wise, but totally free.
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Guest
Very user friendly with lots of interface settings. Flexible where TC is definitely Not. Most useful feature: file comparisons in context of directories. Gotta try it.
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Midnight Commander
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
FTP Client
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Cygwin
MacPorts
101 alternatives to Midnight Commander
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...
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Midnight Commander Features
1. LightweightMidnight Commander consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Console-based
Support for FTP
Dual Pane Support
Support for SFTP
SSH
Mounting drives
Minimalistic
Two panels
Midnight Commander vs Total Commander opinions
Most users think Midnight Commander is a great alternative to Total Commander.
Multi Commander
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Free • Proprietary
File Manager
Windows
76 alternatives to Multi Commander
Multi Commander is a multi-tabbed file manager and is an alternative to the standard Windows Explorer. It uses the very popular and efficient dual-panel layout.
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Multi Commander Features
1. Support for scriptingMulti Commander supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsMulti Commander can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. PortableMulti Commander can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Plugin API
Folder Size
Copy & paste actions
Integrated Search
Folders
Windows-explorer
Multi Commander vs Total Commander opinions
Almost everyone thinks Multi Commander is a great alternative to Total Commander.
Guest
Same idea but lots of bugs.
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Guest
In some ways it's even better.
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Dolphin File Manager
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
FTP Client
File Renamer
Linux
KDE
Flathub
Windows
70 alternatives to Dolphin File Manager
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.
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Dolphin File Manager Features
1. LightweightDolphin File Manager consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Batch Rename FilesDolphin File Manager supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
3. Ad-freeDolphin File Manager doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. PortableDolphin File Manager can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Works OfflineDolphin File Manager can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
7. Dark ModeDolphin File Manager supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
8. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Dolphin File Manager without registration.
9. Built-in viewerDolphin File Manager shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
Split-screen view
Tree view
File preview
Built-in terminal emulation
KDE Plasma integration
Network protocols
Thumbnails
SSH
Remote File Access
Splitted view
Dolphin File Manager vs Total Commander opinions
Most users think Dolphin File Manager is a great alternative to Total Commander.
muCommander
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
BSD
Java
99 alternatives to muCommander
muCommander is a 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...).
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muCommander Features
1. Dark ModemuCommander supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in muCommander without registration.
3. PortablemuCommander can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Dual Pane Support
SSH
muCommander vs Total Commander opinions
Almost everyone thinks muCommander is a great alternative to Total Commander.
Far Manager
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
Windows
98 alternatives to Far Manager
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:
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Far Manager Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsFar Manager can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Command line interfaceFar Manager either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Dual Pane Support
Text mode
Build command lines picking files
QuickLook File Preview
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Console-based
Far Manager vs Total Commander opinions
Almost everyone thinks Far Manager is a great alternative to Total Commander.
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Text mode, but rich of features, with command line and rich of plugins.
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Directory Opus
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Paid • Proprietary
File Manager
FTP Client
File Sync Tool
Windows
82 alternatives to Directory Opus
Directory Opus provides a complete replacement for Explorer with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today.
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Directory Opus Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsDirectory Opus can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Batch Rename FilesDirectory Opus supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
Dual Pane Support
File preview
Integrated Search
Folder Size
Assignement of comments to files
Flat view
Edit metadata
Tagging
File conversion
Directory Opus vs Total Commander opinions
Almost everyone thinks Directory Opus is a great alternative to Total Commander.
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Best file manager ever ! Long live Dopus !
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Q-Dir
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Free • Proprietary
File Manager
Windows
PortableApps.com
89 alternatives to Q-Dir
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!
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Q-Dir Features
1. PortableQ-Dir can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Split-screen view
Customizable
Drag and Drop
Search Bar
Built-in themes
Q-Dir vs Total Commander opinions
Most users think Q-Dir is a great alternative to Total Commander.