Total Commander AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Search Utilities

The best File Search alternative to Total Commander is FreeCommander, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Total Commander and many of them are File Search Utilities so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Search Utility alternatives to Total Commander are Files, OneCommander, XYplorer and Fossify File Manager.

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  1. FreeCommander icon

    FreeCommander

     397 likes

    Dual-panel file manager with tabbed navigation, built-in viewer for multiple formats, ZIP/RAR/7z archive support, folder sync and comparison, batch renaming, search within archives, customizable keyboard shortcuts, DOS command integration, and full portability.

    117 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    FreeCommander vs Total Commander Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Farrukh
    0

    Its not totally free, but a very good alternative to Total Commander as well as Windows File Explorer. It has almost all the features of TC including the plugins support. Alongside of FC, I am also using Double Commander, which requires more customization than Free Commander in order to make it friendly in Windows. However Double commander is totally free.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Absolutely, save and powerfunktions

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Flexibility, use of plugins

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • FreeCommander is Freemium and ProprietaryTotal Commander is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Files icon

    Files

     167 likes

    Advanced Windows file manager offers tabbed browsing, dual-pane drag-and-drop, column navigation, built-in archive creation and extraction, file tagging, QuickLook previews, context menu integration, quick search, and customizable appearance for streamlined organization.

    119 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. OneCommander icon

    OneCommander

     173 likes

    Dual-pane Windows file manager with tab support, Miller Columns layout, customizable themes, image converter, regex-based renaming, long Unicode path support, batch operations, metadata display, ToDo notes in folders, file previews, smart clipboard, and robust archive handling.

    94 OneCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. XYplorer icon

    XYplorer

     211 likes

    Tabbed browsing, dual pane file management, advanced search with filters, scripting and automation, customizable interface, bulk renaming, integrated file preview for various formats, portable operation without installation, user-defined commands, and multi-language support.

    94 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    XYplorer vs Total Commander Comments
    lian00
    Positive
    0

    It’s difficult to compare the two as if you need zip compression and FTP, XYplorer does not have these features. But XYPlorer have a ton of features that Total Commander lacks. XYplorer is a modern file manager with clean interface and very customable - you can have quick access and in tons of way. It’s not a "simple" file explorer and I discover features I did never use before. So, they are files explorer but philosophy is so different that they don’t play the same game.

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    more like file explorer without quick access and WAY over priced and too confusing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • XYplorer is Freemium and ProprietaryTotal Commander is also Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Fossify File Manager icon

    Fossify File Manager

     51 likes

    Open-source Android file manager offering ad-free, privacy-focused file management with offline access, no registration, secure access options, ZIP support, storage analysis, root navigation, SD card and USB support, file viewer, and extensive customization.

    62 Fossify File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  7. Directory Opus icon

    Directory Opus

     227 likes

    Complete Explorer alternative with dual-pane navigation, folder tabs, batch renaming, built-in image and document viewer, portable device access, scriptable interface, archive and metadata support, robust search, color coding, sync tools, and high DPI compatibility.

    86 Directory Opus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dual display (vertical layout) without trees (this is the Commander style). Both file displays are in list mode, showing popup tooltip for an image file.
     
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    Directory Opus vs Total Commander Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Best file manager ever ! Long live Dopus !

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Directory Opus is Paid and ProprietaryTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. 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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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
  11. File Explorer icon

    File Explorer

     232 likes

    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.

    129 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    File Explorer vs Total Commander Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    9

    Explorer has no twin panel view, no document preview (F3), no directory sync, no built-in FTP client, no file comparator, no built-in hash generator/checker, mass file renamer tool, and lots of missing features more

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    no twin panel, no tabs ...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    Starting with Windows 10 19H1, windows will support multiple tabs / panels.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • File Explorer is Free and ProprietaryTotal Commander is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. Amaze File Manager icon

    Amaze File Manager

     102 likes

    Amaze File Manager is an intuitive, open-source file manager for Android that's both free and ad-free (no upgrade offers, no popups, no ads at all). It's based on Material Design guidelines so it sits very nicely alongside the stock Android experience from Google and...

    61 Amaze File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  14. xplorer² icon

    xplorer²

     104 likes

    xplorer² is a desktop file manager combining the simplicity of Windows explorer with the speed and efficiency of traditional dual pane file managers.

    93 xplorer² alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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