Open Source Total Commander AlternativesFile 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 Files, Spacedrive, Dolphin File Manager and Fossify File Manager.

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  1. Double Commander icon
     625 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.

    172 Double Commander alternatives

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    • Since 2009

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  2. Files icon
     194 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.

    148 Files alternatives

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    • Since 2019

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    • Windows
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  3. Spacedrive icon
     179 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.

    103 Spacedrive alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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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.

    98 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

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    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
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  5. 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.

    79 Fossify File Manager alternatives

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    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  6. GNOME Files icon
     229 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.

    77 GNOME Files alternatives

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
    • Linux Mobile
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  7. 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.

    124 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
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  8. Explorer++ icon
     118 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.

    114 Explorer++ alternatives

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  9. Thunar icon
     152 likes

    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.

    100 Thunar alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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  10. Free, open-source file manager for Windows and Linux offering global search with typo correction, tabs, workspaces, wireless file sharing, advanced file downloader, item filtering, dashboard, file and note protection, media previews, and customizable features.

    88 Sigma File Manager alternatives

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    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Far Manager icon
     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:

    125 Far Manager alternatives

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    • Since 2009

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    • Windows
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