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

     602 likes

    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.

    131 Double Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Double Commander vs Total Commander Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    retrojedi7
    14

    It looks very similar and can do almost everything that Total Commander can - but it's cross-platform!

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    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
    0

    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.

    3 of 18 comments
    • 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

     233 likes

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

    108 fman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    fman vs Total Commander Comments
    Guest
    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.
    • fman is Freemium and ProprietaryTotal Commander is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

     244 likes

    Text-mode file manager for terminals with dual-pane interface enables copying, moving, deleting, and searching files locally or via remote shells. Includes internal viewer, text editor, subshell integration, broad terminal compatibility, and works over SSH.

    106 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Spacedrive

     153 likes

    Open-source file explorer integrates cloud, local, and offline storage across devices using a secure virtual distributed filesystem in Rust, enabling unified management, file syncing, privacy control, intuitive interface, and ownership without centralized servers.

    78 Spacedrive alternatives

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

    Dolphin File Manager

     231 likes

    Usability-focused file manager for KDE desktops offering tabbed and dual-pane browsing, archive support, quick file renaming, filter-based searching, customizable icons, theme adaptation, preview modes, and extensibility with various service integrations.

    80 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

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

    muCommander

     125 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...).

    109 muCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Java
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  9. 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.

    64 GNOME Files alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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    GNOME Files vs Total Commander Comments
    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.
    • 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

     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.

    88 Thunar alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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    Thunar vs Total Commander Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    It does not have two panels

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Thunar is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • XQuartz
    • KDE Plasma
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    Krusader vs Total Commander Comments
    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.
    • Krusader is Free and Open SourceTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. Nemo icon

    Nemo

     78 likes

    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

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    • Linux
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  14. trolCommander icon

    trolCommander

     54 likes

    trolCommander - fork of the free and opensource muCommander filemanager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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