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. Directory Opus icon

    Directory Opus

     227 likes

    Directory Opus is a complete replacement for Explorer, with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today.

    85 Directory Opus alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    Dual display (vertical layout) without trees (this is the Commander style). Both file displays are in list mode, showing popup tooltip for an image file.
     
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    Comments about Directory Opus as an Alternative to Total Commander
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    Best file manager ever ! Long live Dopus !

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Directory Opus icon
    • Directory Opus is Paid and ProprietaryTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Fossify File Manager icon

    Fossify File Manager

     50 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.

    62 Fossify File Manager alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Fossify File Manager screenshot 1
     
  4. GNOME Files icon

    GNOME Files

     222 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.

    65 GNOME Files alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
    GNOME Files screenshot 1
     
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    Comments about GNOME Files as an Alternative to Total Commander
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    Negative
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    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 icon
    GNOME Files icon
    • 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

    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!

    95 Q-Dir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Q-Dir default view on Windows 10
     
  7. Thunar icon

    Thunar

     148 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.

    87 Thunar alternatives

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    Platforms

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

    It does not have two panels

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Thunar icon
    • Thunar is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Explorer++ icon

    Explorer++

     113 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.

    90 Explorer++ alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  11. File Explorer icon

    File Explorer

     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.

    128 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    File Explorer screenshot 1
     
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    Comments about File Explorer as an Alternative to Total Commander
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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.
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    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.
    File Explorer icon
    File Explorer icon
    • File Explorer is Free and ProprietaryTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
  14. Krusader icon

    Krusader

     86 likes

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

    56 Krusader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • XQuartz
    • KDE Plasma
    Krusader screenshot 1
     
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    Comments about Krusader as an Alternative to Total Commander
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    An excellent alternative with an almost identical appearance to Total Commander.

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

    Amaze File Manager

     102 likes

    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...

    60 Amaze File Manager alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Amaze File Manager screenshot 1
     
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