Total Commander Alternatives

Apps similar to Total Commander include Double Commander, which is free and open source. Other options are Files, Spacedrive, Dolphin File Manager and OneCommander. File Managers like Total Commander are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

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  1. 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

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  2. Thunar icon
     153 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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  3. File Explorer icon
     236 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.

    163 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. 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.

    89 Sigma File Manager alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. File Pilot icon
     25 likes

    Standalone file explorer engineered for high-speed navigation, customizable themes, panels, and tabs, enabling instant access via hotkeys, command palette, and context menus while supporting real-time interface updates, layout switching, and fast file search for streamlined workflow.

    45 File Pilot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. 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

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. 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...

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    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  8. Q-Dir icon
     201 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!

    115 Q-Dir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  9. ForkLift icon
     106 likes

    Dual pane macOS file manager featuring SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, cloud drives, real-time activity view, folder sync, drag-and-drop file transfers, preview panel, multi-rename, batch operations, server connections, text editing, themes, and tagging for efficient workflows.

    156 ForkLift alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Multi Commander icon
     116 likes

    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.

    112 Multi Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. muCommander icon
     128 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...).

    134 muCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Java
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  12. Krusader icon
     90 likes

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

    65 Krusader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • XQuartz
    • KDE Plasma
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