Total Commander Alternatives for Mac

Total Commander is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac 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 Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Total Commander are fman, Midnight Commander, Spacedrive and muCommander.

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  1. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

     597 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.

    130 Double Commander alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • 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
    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.

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    Double Commander icon

    • 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

     233 likes

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

    107 fman alternatives

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    • 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
    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.
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    fman icon

    • 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

     243 likes

    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...

    104 Midnight Commander alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
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    Viper FTP

    File management utility for macOS supporting FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDav, Amazon S3, and Google Drive, with AES-256 local encryption, fast search, hidden file access, previews, sync, logging, archive handling, favourites management, ...

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  6. Spacedrive icon

    Spacedrive

     149 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.

    76 Spacedrive alternatives

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    • Mac
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  7. muCommander icon

    muCommander

     124 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...).

    107 muCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • 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
  8. GNOME Files icon

    GNOME Files

     221 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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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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    Comments about GNOME Files as an Alternative to Total Commander
    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

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

    It does not have two panels

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Total Commander Icon
    Thunar icon

    • 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
  11. ForkLift icon

    ForkLift

     102 likes

    The most advanced dual pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS.

    114 ForkLift alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  12. Commander One icon

    Commander One

     73 likes

    Commander One is dual-pane file manager for OS X created in Swift, which enables you to manage your files in the best possible way.

    92 Commander One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Comments about Commander One as an Alternative to Total Commander
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    quick install and easy removal

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Total Commander Icon
    Commander One icon

    • Some users think Commander One is a great Total Commander alternative, some don't.

    • Commander One is Freemium and ProprietaryTotal Commander is also Freemium and Proprietary
  13. CoverFlowFinder icon

    CoverFlowFinder

     8 likes

    Brings iconic 3D Cover Flow file browsing to macOS, includes dual pane navigation, Quick Look integration, sidebar access to volumes, instant file sorting, context menus, type-ahead search, familiar Finder-like interface, and open source availability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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  14. Path Finder icon

    Path Finder

     56 likes

    Path Finder is a standalone Finder replacement that takes the Finder's familiar interface and adds numerous powerful features and interface innovations to help anyone be more productive on macOS.

    51 Path Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  15. Nimble Commander icon

    Nimble Commander

     21 likes

    Modern dual-pane file manager for MacOSX. Quick, efficient and keyboard-oriented.

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    • Mac
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