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 Midnight Commander, Dolphin File Manager, GNOME Files and Spacedrive.

Total Commander alternatives are mainly File Managers but may also be FTP Clients or File Search Utilities. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Total Commander.

Total Commander

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Freemium • Proprietary
File Manager

Total Commander is a Shareware file manager for Windows.

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Double Commander
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
File Sync Tool
Windows
Linux
BSD
Mac
127 Double Commander alternatives
Double Commander is a cross-platform open source file manager with two panels side by side. It is inspired by Total Commander and features some new ideas.
- - 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.
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Double Commander Features
1. Batch Rename FilesDouble Commander supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsDouble Commander can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. PortableDouble Commander can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Ad-freeDouble Commander doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Dark ModeDouble Commander supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Works OfflineDouble Commander can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. LightweightDouble Commander consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
8. Built-in viewerDouble Commander shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
Dual Pane Support
Configurable
Two-panel file manager
Folder Sync
TC plug-in's support
Multiplatform
Multiple Files Renaming
Multitasking
Tree view
Plug-ins
Comments about Double Commander as a Alternative to Total Commander
Almost everyone thinks Double Commander is a great Total Commander alternative.
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gimrock
Crossplatform completely free multifunctional tool! Best of file managers with two file windows side by side.
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retrojedi7
It looks very similar and can do almost everything that Total Commander can - but it's cross-platform!
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Computer User
Eh, it gets the job done, but it's nowhere near as polished as TC itself. Uses PC keyboard shortcuts on MacOS, which feel very out of place.
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Guest
I like double commander, because is linux analogue of total commander, I've been searching it for years, now I'm happy!
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Ivan Egorov
The same TC, but open source and cross-platform
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Midnight Commander
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
FTP Client
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Cygwin
MacPorts
103 Midnight Commander alternatives
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...
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Midnight Commander Features
1. LightweightMidnight Commander consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Console-based
Support for FTP
Dual Pane Support
Two panels
Support for SFTP
SSH
Mounting drives
Minimalistic
Opinions about Midnight Commander as a Alternative to Total Commander
Most users think Midnight Commander is a great Total Commander alternative.
Dolphin File Manager
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
FTP Client
File Renamer
Linux
KDE
Flathub
72 Dolphin File Manager alternatives
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.
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Dolphin File Manager Features
1. LightweightDolphin File Manager consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Ad-freeDolphin File Manager doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Works OfflineDolphin File Manager can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. PortableDolphin File Manager can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. No TrackingDolphin File Manager will not track you or use your personal data.
6. File TaggingDolphin File Manager can organize and highlight your files with tags and labels.
7. Batch Rename FilesDolphin File Manager supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
8. Privacy focusedDolphin File Manager is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
9. Built-in viewerDolphin File Manager shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
Split-screen view
Tree view
File preview
Built-in terminal emulation
Network protocols
KDE Plasma integration
Thumbnails
Splitted view
Tabbed interface
Image Preview
Opinions about Dolphin File Manager as a Alternative to Total Commander
Most users think Dolphin File Manager is a great Total Commander alternative.
GNOME Files
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
FTP Client
Mac
Linux
MacPorts
XQuartz
56 GNOME Files alternatives
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.
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GNOME Files Features
1. LightweightGNOME Files consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsGNOME Files can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Dark ModeGNOME Files supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Batch Rename FilesGNOME Files supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
Tabbed interface
Favorites
Bookmarks
Thumbnails
Support for FTP
Comments about GNOME Files as a Alternative to Total Commander
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Guest
Aside from the fact it is a file manager, it has nothing to do with Total Commander
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Spacedrive
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
File Sync Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
59 Spacedrive alternatives
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.
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Spacedrive Features
1. Dark ModeSpacedrive supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Ad-freeSpacedrive doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. File TaggingSpacedrive can organize and highlight your files with tags and labels.
4. LightweightSpacedrive consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Spacedrive without registration.
6. Works OfflineSpacedrive can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Git SupportSpacedrive supports Git, a free and open source distributed version control system.
Filesystem
Rust
Image Preview
Multi Column View
Tagging
File preview
Thunar
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
File Renamer
File Search Utility
Mac
Linux
BSD
Xfce
MacPorts
XQuartz
80 Thunar alternatives
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.
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Thunar Features
1. LightweightThunar consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsThunar can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Ad-freeThunar doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Thunar without registration.
5. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
6. Works OfflineThunar can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Dark ModeThunar supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
8. Batch Rename FilesThunar supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
9. File TaggingThunar can organize and highlight your files with tags and labels.
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Custom Actions
Integrated Search
Thumbnail preview
Auto-delete files
Thumbnails
Built-in viewer
Comments about Thunar as a Alternative to Total Commander
This alternative is disputed. Thunar is still a legitimate Total Commander alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Guest
It does not have two panels
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muCommander
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
BSD
Java
102 muCommander alternatives
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...).
- - muCommander is the most popular Web-based alternative to Total Commander.
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muCommander Features
1. Dark ModemuCommander supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in muCommander without registration.
3. PortablemuCommander can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Dual Pane Support
SSH
Opinions about muCommander as a Alternative to Total Commander
Almost everyone thinks muCommander is a great Total Commander alternative.