Double Commander Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Double Commander for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Total Commander, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Double Commander and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Double Commander are Files, Spacedrive, Dolphin File Manager and FreeCommander.

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Double Commander alternatives are mainly File Managers, but if you're looking for File Search Utilities or FTP Clients you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Open Source, Mac, Windows and Windows + Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Double Commander.
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  1. Total Commander icon
     908 likes

    A versatile file manager offering side-by-side dual-pane for intuitive navigation, powerful built-in FTP client, extensive archive format support, robust file comparison tool with editor, advanced multi-rename using regular expressions, and scalable customization options.

    178 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Comments about Total Commander as an Alternative to Double Commander
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    Its the father of the complete "Commander" bunch. It is very reliable and starts much faster than the double commander. The rest is very much alike. I think double commander ist a clone of the original Total commander.

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

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryDouble Commander is Free and Open Source
    • Total Commander is CustomizableDouble Commander is not according to our users
  2. Files icon
     160 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.

    121 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Files as an Alternative to Double Commander
    Jan Klass
    0

    Double-pane is not Files primary mode, but it does support it. Files has a lot less functionality and no focus on keyboard use-/accessibility.

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    • Files is Free and Open SourceDouble Commander is also Free and Open Source
    • Files is CustomizableDouble Commander is not according to our users
  3. Spacedrive icon
     149 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.

    76 Spacedrive alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Dolphin is a file manager for KDE focusing on usability. Has three view modes: Icon, Detail and it used to have Column View like in Finder (it is not available in current version due to problems with maintaibility). Supports FTP, SCP and other protocols. Highly configurable.

    78 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Windows
     
  5. FreeCommander icon
     396 likes

    FreeCommander is an easy-to-use alternative to the standard windows file manager. The program helps you with daily work in Windows. Here you can find all the necessary functions to manage your data stock.

    115 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Comments about FreeCommander as an Alternative to Double Commander
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Easy to use. Can move files easily. Free version and slightly more complex paid version. Both very good. - Jim

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

    • FreeCommander is Freemium and ProprietaryDouble Commander is Free and Open Source
  6. GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software. Its a feature rich full-screen text mode application that allows you to copy, move and delete files and whole directory trees, search for files...

    104 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
     
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  7. OneCommander icon
     171 likes

    Free dual-pane file manager for Windows featuring tabs, columns, themes, long filename support, image converter, regex renaming and many other unique features.

    92 OneCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Directory Opus icon
     225 likes

    Directory Opus is a complete replacement for Explorer, with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today.

    85 Directory Opus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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  9. XYplorer icon
     209 likes

    XYplorer is a file manager for Windows. It features tabbed browsing, a powerful file search, a versatile preview, a highly customizable interface, optional dual pane, scripting engine, and a large array of unique ways to efficiently automate frequently recurring tasks.

    93 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Superfile icon
     33 likes

    Terminal-based file manager offering a modern, customizable interface with split-screen panels, full keyboard shortcut support, fast file operations, offline access, privacy features, no ads, plugin extensibility, night mode, cross-platform compatibility, and open source code.

    38 Superfile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Explorer++ icon
     113 likes

    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
     
  12. Q-Dir icon
     201 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Comments about Q-Dir as an Alternative to Double Commander
    AlexT
    Positive
    0

    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
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