Total Commander AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Sync Tools

The best File Sync alternative to Total Commander 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 12 are File Sync Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Sync Tool alternatives to Total Commander are FreeCommander, Spacedrive, Directory Opus and ForkLift.

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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

    Application type

    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. 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
  4. 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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  5. 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
  7. 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
  9. BFileSync icon

    BFileSync

     1 like

    BFileSync is a simple file app to copy or move files between SD Card and other external storage media without rooting your device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  11. Raysync icon

    Raysync

     3 likes

    Raysync provides high-speed large file transfer solution for enterprises. Thanks to the proprietary UDP protocol, Raysync achieves maximum file transfer efficiency regardless of network conditions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. AeroFTP icon

    AeroFTP

     2 likes

    A modern, open-source file manager and client for FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and S3, featuring an AI assistant, cloud sync, and military-grade encryption.

    51 AeroFTP alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
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  13. Vole Windows Expedition icon

    Vole Windows Expedition

     2 likes

    Vole Windows Expedition is a new generation file manager, dual-explorer, built-in previewer, 4K supported and one-click to get all your files and folders ready in a nicely gallery format, a more graceful way to manage documents.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Preview MP4 and PDF
     
  14. Synapse file manager icon

    Synapse file manager

     1 like

    Synapse Commander is a dual-pane macOS file manager that lets you work with local disks and network servers side by side, supporting FTP/FTPS, SFTP, SMB/WebDAV, smart sync, batch rename, and keyboard-driven workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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