The Best Open Source Total Commander AlternativesTop File Managers & File Search Utilities like Total Commander

The best open source alternative to Total Commander is Double Commander. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Total Commander and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Total Commander are Midnight Commander, Files, Spacedrive and Dolphin File Manager.

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  1. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

     615 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.

    145 Double Commander alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Double Commander vs Total Commander Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    retrojedi7
    14

    It looks very similar and can do almost everything that Total Commander can - but it's cross-platform!

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Well, The worst is that Double commander is not THE Total Commander, but it is usable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Farrukh
    Positive
    0

    A completely free, multi-platform tool is available that serves as an excellent alternative to Total Commander. It offers high customization, including the ability to use plugins (*.wlx, *.wlc, etc.). However, when utilized in Windows, adjustments are needed for a Windows-like experience. In addition, I also use FreeCommander on Windows, which is less customizable but more user-friendly than the previous tool. It also supports Total Commander plugins.

    3 of 18 comments
    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Double Commander is Privacy focusedTotal Commander is not according to our users
  2. Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

     246 likes

    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.

    114 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
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  4. Files icon

    Files

     182 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.

    129 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

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    • Windows
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  5. Spacedrive icon

    Spacedrive

     173 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.

    88 Spacedrive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Dolphin File Manager icon

    Dolphin File Manager

     238 likes

    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.

    86 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
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  8. Far Manager icon

    Far Manager

     178 likes

    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:

    112 Far Manager alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Far Manager vs Total Commander Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Text mode, but rich of features, with command line and rich of plugins.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Far Manager is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. muCommander icon

    muCommander

     125 likes

    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...).

    118 muCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Java
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  10. GNOME Files icon

    GNOME Files

     227 likes

    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.

    66 GNOME Files alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
    • Linux Mobile
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    GNOME Files vs Total Commander Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Aside from the fact it is a file manager, it has nothing to do with Total Commander

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • GNOME Files is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
    • GNOME Files is Privacy focusedTotal Commander is not according to our users
  11. Fossify File Manager icon

    Fossify File Manager

     57 likes

    Open-source Android file manager offering ad-free, privacy-focused file management with offline access, no registration, secure access options, ZIP support, storage analysis, root navigation, SD card and USB support, file viewer, and extensive customization.

    Cost / License

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  13. Explorer++ icon

    Explorer++

     116 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.

    98 Explorer++ alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  14. Krusader icon

    Krusader

     89 likes

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

    59 Krusader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • XQuartz
    • KDE Plasma
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    Krusader vs Total Commander Comments
    xD
    Positive
    0

    This is my alternative for Total Commander on Linux. DC could work too but Krusader feels more native, lighter. After 10 years with TC I find this the best match for me. You can customize it to your liking. I was able to reproduce 95% most critical aspects of my keybindings and workflow already.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    An excellent alternative with an almost identical appearance to Total Commander.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is the most simmilar option you have in Linux for Total Commander, but if you want similar behaviour, you have to tweak the settings quite alot

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Krusader is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
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