Total Commander Alternatives for Linux

Total Commander is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Total Commander and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Total Commander are fman, Midnight Commander, Spacedrive and Dolphin File Manager.

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  1. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

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    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.

    129 Double Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about Double Commander as an Alternative to Total Commander
    Comment summary: Double Commander is praised as a cross-platform, open-source tool with similar functionality to Total Commander. Users appreciate its versatility on multiple OS, compatibility with Total Commander plugins, and being completely free. Some note minor flaws like slower development and lack of polish compared to Total Commander. Users value its cross-platform availability, especially for Linux, and its usability with long file names, a feature Total Commander struggles with.
    Top Positive Comment
    retrojedi7
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    It looks very similar and can do almost everything that Total Commander can - but it's cross-platform!

    Guest
    Positive
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    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
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    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.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Double Commander is a great Total Commander alternative.

    • Double Commander is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Total Commander.

    • Double Commander is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Total Commander.

    • 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. fman icon

    fman

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    The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.

    107 fman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about fman as an Alternative to Total Commander
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    Negative
    12

    fman besides nagging for money does nothing, it is in really early alpha stage.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    8

    It's like TC but more modern and cross-platform.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks fman is a great Total Commander alternative.

    • fman is Freemium and ProprietaryTotal Commander is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

     242 likes
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    GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software. Its a feature rich full-screen text mode application that allows you to copy, move and delete files and whole directory trees, search for files...

    103 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
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  5. Spacedrive icon

    Spacedrive

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    Organize files across many devices in one place. From cloud services to offline hard drives, Spacedrive combines the storage capacity and processing power of your devices into one personal distributed cloud, that is both secure and intuitive to use.

    76 Spacedrive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

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

    Dolphin File Manager

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    Dolphin is a file manager for KDE focusing on usability. Has three view modes: Icon, Detail and it used to have Column View like in Finder (it is not available in current version due to problems with maintaibility). Supports FTP, SCP and other protocols. Highly configurable.

    78 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Windows
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  7. muCommander icon

    muCommander

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    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...).

    107 muCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Java
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    • Almost everyone thinks muCommander is a great Total Commander alternative.

    • muCommander is the most popular Web-based alternative to Total Commander.

    • muCommander is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
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    GNOME Files

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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.

    64 GNOME Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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    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
  10. Thunar icon

    Thunar

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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.

    87 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
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    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
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    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.

    56 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. Nemo icon

    Nemo

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    Nemo is the official file manager for the Linux Mint operating system running the Cinnamon desktop. It re-introduced several features removed from the file manager Nautilus, from which it originated.

    22 Nemo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  14. trolCommander icon

    trolCommander

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    trolCommander - fork of the free and opensource muCommander filemanager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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