File Commander Alternatives

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15 best file commander alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. File Commander alternative list source: silk.apana.org.au

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15 best file commander alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. File Commander alternative list source: silk.apana.org.au

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These alternatives are useful when you want to compare similar tools by platform support, licensing signals, practical features, and archived community feedback before visiting official product websites.

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Originally added: September 17, 2018

Compare File Commander alternatives

Compare top-ranked File Commander alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

Alternative	Score	License	Platforms
FreeCommander	99% Archived community votes: 687	Free	Windows
Midnight Commander	98% Archived community votes: 381	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
Far Manager	98% Archived community votes: 287	Free, Open Source	Windows
MuCommander	97% Archived community votes: 215	Free, Open Source	Web, Windows, Mac, Linux
Dolphin File Manager	98% Archived community votes: 199	Free, Open Source	Linux
Sunflower	92% Archived community votes: 95	Free, Open Source	Linux
Ranger	94% Archived community votes: 67	Free, Open Source	Mac, Linux
My Commander	90% Archived community votes: 49	Free	Windows
GNOME Commander	78% Archived community votes: 37	Free, Open Source	Linux
Vifm	72% Archived community votes: 25	Free, Open Source	Windows, Linux
Saladin	80% Archived community votes: 15	Free, Open Source	Windows
Worker	55% Archived community votes: 11	Free, Open Source	Linux

Archived community votes are historical community signals and are not verified reviews.

687

FreeCommander

Score: 99%

FreeWindows

Alternative windows similar to Total Commander is a file manager with advanced features. Features:Free,Windows,

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381

Midnight Commander

Score: 98%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as free software. Very full-featured text Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD,Cygwin

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287

Far Manager

Score: 98%

FreeOpen SourceWindows

File management and archives in Windows operating systems far Manager is a program. Far Manager works in text mode and provides a simple and intuitive user interface Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows

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215

MuCommander

Score: 97%

FreeOpen SourceWebWindowsMacLinux

MuCommander is a file Manager that works on any operating system that supports Java, platformlar Aras. Norton Commander-style file-handling allow an easy interface with many keyboard shortcuts. You build the pre-compiled Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, Solaris, BSD, etc. can be used. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,Web,BSD

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199

Dolphin File Manager

Score: 98%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

Dolphin file manager for KDE focusing on usability. There are three display modes: icon, detail and column view in the Finder can not be used. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,KDE

Sunflower

Score: 92%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

For Linux with support for plugins, open-source, small and highly customizable twin-panel file manager. The main objective of the easy-to-use and powerful file create manager to Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux

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Ranger

Score: 94%

FreeOpen SourceMacLinux

Ranger is a file Manager with VI shortcuts. Simple and beautiful, with a view on the directory hierarchy provides a curses interface. Ranger secondary task is to predict which program to open certain files that you want to use it as a psychic. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Linux,BSD,Cygwin

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My Commander

Score: 90%

FreeWindows

(Company) Commander for Windows 7 my world", and ISO archives as the Creator, small, smart, fast file manager". Small and smart, the company uses less Features:Free,Windows

GNOME Commander

Score: 78%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

For the GNOME-desktop-environment GNOME-Commander "Arsenal" graphical file manager. GNOME Commander aims to fulfill the needs of more advanced users Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux

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Vifm

Score: 72%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsLinux

Like VI Vifm keyboard ncurses-based file manager. If you use VI, vifm gives a full-fledged keyboard control over your files, without having to learn a new set of Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows,Linux

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Saladin

Score: 80%

FreeOpen SourceWindows

Saladin http://alternativeto for Windows that combines the functions of the Open-Source file manager dual phone . Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows

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Worker

Score: 55%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

Workers (only X11 libraries) unx is a file manager for the X Window System with low requirements. Two independent directories and files will be displayed Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD

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Moroshka

Score: 14%

FreeMac

A frequent user Moroshka file Manager interface, unique features, usability and classic two-oriented settings of the Windows file Manager: - file to be submitted Features:Free,Mac

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Magellan Explorer

Score: 50%

CommercialWindows

Use Magellan Explorer is an advanced, yet simple, powerful dual window pane Windows is a file manager based on the concept. Previous users of the Norton Commander file Features:Commercial,Windows

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A43

Score: 50%

FreeWindows

A43 is a free file management program for Windows. Integrated text editor with unlimited size. A dynamic highlight for the web. With a built-in zipper. Features:Free,Windows

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File Commander alternatives FAQ

What is the best File Commander alternative?

FreeCommander is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.

Are there free File Commander alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include FreeCommander, Midnight Commander, Far Manager, muCommander, Dolphin File Manager.

Which platforms are covered?

The alternatives in this list include options for Windows, Linux, Mac, Web, depending on each product.

How are alternatives ranked?

Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.

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