Double Commander Alternatives

Double Commander is described as 'Cross-platform file manager with dual-panel design based on Total Commander. Features include advanced searching, tabbed browsing, and plugin support' and is a leading File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Double Commander for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Android apps. The best Double Commander alternative is Total Commander, which is free. Other great apps like Double Commander are Files, Spacedrive, Dolphin File Manager and FreeCommander.

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  1. Explorer++ icon
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    Explorer++ is a free file manager for Windows. Available on Windows XP and above, it features the same familiar interface as Windows Explorer, while introducing several enhancements and improvements for a much richer file browsing experience.

    90 Explorer++ alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  2. Q-Dir icon
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    Q-Dir makes your files and folder easy to manage. Fast and easy access, with an amazing Quadro-View (4 panes) technique. You dont have to renounce the usual, Drag and Drop, all Views, and other functions of your system. No!

    95 Q-Dir alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Comments about Q-Dir as an Alternative to Double Commander
    AlexT
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    Lots of feature to search and manage your files. I use the portable version as I can't install application on my job's computer.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Q-Dir is a great Double Commander alternative.

    • Q-Dir is Free and ProprietaryDouble Commander is Free and Open Source
    • Q-Dir is CustomizableDouble Commander is not according to our users
  3. File Explorer icon
     231 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.

    128 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Far Manager icon
     179 likes

    Far Manager is a program for managing files and archives in Windows operating systems. Far Manager works in text mode and provides a simple and intuitive interface for performing most of the necessary actions:

    105 Far Manager alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Far Manager as an Alternative to Double Commander
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It actually looks like the original Norton Commander.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Far Manager is a great Double Commander alternative.

    • Far Manager is Free and Open SourceDouble Commander is also Free and Open Source
  5. Multi Commander icon
     113 likes

    Multi Commander is a multi-tabbed file manager and is an alternative to the standard Windows Explorer. It uses the very popular and efficient dual-panel layout.

    84 Multi Commander alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Multi Commander as an Alternative to Double Commander
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    The features are comparable. Both have strength & weakness. As of January 2019, Multi Commander shows a bug in previewing .PSD (Photoshop) files. Not Double Commander

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Multi Commander is a great Double Commander alternative.

    • Multi Commander is Free and ProprietaryDouble Commander is Free and Open Source
  6. Krusader icon
     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

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    • Linux
    • XQuartz
    • KDE Plasma
     
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    Comments about Krusader as an Alternative to Double Commander
    Raf10
    Positive
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    Krusader is free/libre software and has tons of features for advanced users.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Krusader is a great Double Commander alternative.

    • Krusader is Free and Open SourceDouble Commander is also Free and Open Source
  7. muCommander icon
     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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    Comments about muCommander as an Alternative to Double Commander
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    it has awsome key shortcuts

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks muCommander is a great Double Commander alternative.

    • muCommander is the most popular Web-based alternative to Double Commander.

    • muCommander is Free and Open SourceDouble Commander is also Free and Open Source
  8. Nemo icon
     77 likes

    Nemo is the official file manager for the Linux Mint operating system running the Cinnamon desktop. It re-introduced several features removed from the file manager Nautilus, from which it originated.

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    • Linux
     
  9. xplorer² icon
     103 likes

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

    92 xplorer² alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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