Total Commander AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Compressors

The best File Compressor alternative to Total Commander is Dolphin File Manager, 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 13 are File Compressors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Compressor alternatives to Total Commander are File Explorer, Commander One, Altap Salamander and Path Finder.

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  1. 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.

    83 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
     
  2. File Explorer icon
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    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.

    134 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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  3. Commander One icon
     73 likes

    Swift file manager for Mac that offers a dual-pane interface, multi-tab browsing & advanced search. The PRO Pack adds features like FTP client, cloud integration (Box, Amazon S3), compression & more, enhancing file management capabilities.

    97 Commander One alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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  4. A small and two-pane file manager with open plugin architecture. Has the ability to view content of files (text, html, over 40 picture formats, mp3), support for archives (zip, rar, arj, cab, tar/gzip, etc.), and (S)FTP support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Path Finder icon
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    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.

    54 Path Finder alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  6. Zarchiver icon
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    ZArchiver - program to manage archives in android. The program has a simple and functional interface. It lets you create 7z (7zip), zip, bzip2 (bz2), gzip (gz), XZ, tar archives, decompress 7z (7zip), zip, rar, bzip2, gzip, XZ, iso, tar, arj.

    52 Zarchiver alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
     
  7. The ASTRO File Manager helps you get the most out of your Android smart phone.

    It allows you to manage files on your phone without the need for a computer. Operations you can perform: copy, paste, move, delete, open with other apps, create and folders, etc. What’s convenient ab.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
     
  8. Fileside icon
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    Fileside is a file manager for Mac and Windows that lets you create workspaces of tiled folders for each of your projects, collections or workflows. The folders you need will never be more than a click away.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. TheCommander is a native dual-panel file manager for macOS, inspired by the proven interface concept of classic file managers like Total Commander. The app is built entirely in Swift/SwiftUI and offers efficient, keyboard-driven file management.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. FileVoyager icon
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    FileVoyager is a freeware Orthodox file manager (OFM) for Microsoft Windows. OFM’s are file managers using two panels of disks browsers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  11. DCommander icon
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    DCommander is a two-pane file manager that gives you full control over your computer's filesystem.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. Total Manager is Total Commander for Mac version - an all-in-one app to manage loads of files in an efficient way. Total Manager = Archiver / Unarchiver with Password encryption + Photo Viewer + Videos,Audios Player + FTP, SFTP Client + ...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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