Total Commander Alternatives

Total Commander is described as 'Comprehensive file manager with built-in FTP, file compare, archive navigation, multi-rename tool with regular expression support, and side-by-side 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, Mac, Android, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best Total Commander alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Total Commander are FreeCommander, fman, Midnight Commander and Files.

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  1. XYplorer icon

    XYplorer

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    XYplorer is a file manager for Windows. It features tabbed browsing, a powerful file search, a versatile preview, a highly customizable interface, optional dual pane, scripting engine, and a large array of unique ways to efficiently automate frequently recurring tasks.

    92 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about XYplorer as an Alternative to Total Commander
    lian00
    Positive
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    It’s difficult to compare the two as if you need zip compression and FTP, XYplorer does not have these features. But XYPlorer have a ton of features that Total Commander lacks. XYplorer is a modern file manager with clean interface and very customable - you can have quick access and in tons of way. It’s not a "simple" file explorer and I discover features I did never use before. So, they are files explorer but philosophy is so different that they don’t play the same game.

    Guest
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    1

    more like file explorer without quick access and WAY over priced and too confusing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think XYplorer is a great Total Commander alternative.

    • XYplorer is Paid and ProprietaryTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Fossify File Manager icon

    Fossify File Manager

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    Tired of file managers that slow you down and invade your privacy? Unlock a lightning-fast, secure, and completely customizable experience with Fossify File Manager. ?

    61 Fossify File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • Fossify File Manager is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Total Commander.

    • Fossify File Manager is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Fossify File Manager is Privacy focusedTotal Commander is not according to our users
  4. GNOME Files icon

    GNOME Files

     220 likes
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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.

    62 GNOME Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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    Comments about GNOME Files as an Alternative to Total Commander
    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.
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    • GNOME Files is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
    • GNOME Files is Privacy focusedTotal Commander is not according to our users
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  6. Q-Dir icon

    Q-Dir

     202 likes
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    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!

    94 Q-Dir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  7. Thunar icon

    Thunar

     148 likes
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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.

    86 Thunar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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    Comments about Thunar as an Alternative to Total Commander
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    It does not have two panels

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Thunar is a legitimate Total Commander alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Thunar is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Explorer++ icon

    Explorer++

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    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.

    89 Explorer++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  11. ForkLift icon

    ForkLift

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

    113 ForkLift alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  12. Krusader icon

    Krusader

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

    55 Krusader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • XQuartz
    • KDE Plasma
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    Comments about Krusader as an Alternative to Total Commander
    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.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Krusader is a great Total Commander alternative.

    • Krusader is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. File Explorer icon

    File Explorer

     232 likes
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    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.

    127 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about File Explorer as an Alternative to Total Commander
    Guest
    Negative
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    Explorer has no twin panel view, no document preview (F3), no directory sync, no built-in FTP client, no file comparator, no built-in hash generator/checker, mass file renamer tool, and lots of missing features more

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

    no twin panel, no tabs ...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    Starting with Windows 10 19H1, windows will support multiple tabs / panels.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. File Explorer is a legitimate Total Commander alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • File Explorer is Free and ProprietaryTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
  15. Amaze File Manager icon

    Amaze File Manager

     100 likes
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    Amaze File Manager is an intuitive, open-source file manager for Android that's both free and ad-free (no upgrade offers, no popups, no ads at all). It's based on Material Design guidelines so it sits very nicely alongside the stock Android experience from Google and...

    59 Amaze File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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