Midnight Commander Alternatives for Windows

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

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  1. FileZilla icon

    FileZilla

     1923 likes

    Open-source FTP solution offering FTP, FTPS, and SFTP support. FileZilla Pro expands protocol options to WebDAV, Amazon S3, and more with FileZilla Server for comprehensive file management.

    68 FileZilla alternatives

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    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Haiku
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    Comments about FileZilla as an Alternative to Midnight Commander
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    Main priority is managing files on ftp server instead of local. Not File Manager like MC!

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

    It's not a local files manager like MC. Filezilla is for remote connections.

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

    FileZilla is for FTP, not local file managing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    FileZilla icon
    • FileZilla is Freemium and Open SourceMidnight Commander is Free and Open Source
  2. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

     598 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.

    130 Double Commander alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about Double Commander as an Alternative to Midnight Commander
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    0

    just try it, great application

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Double Commander icon
    Double Commander icon
    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceMidnight Commander is also Free and Open Source
    • Double Commander is Privacy focusedMidnight Commander is not according to our users
  4. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

     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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Spacedrive

     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
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  7. Dolphin File Manager icon

    Dolphin File Manager

     226 likes

    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
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  8. FreeCommander icon

    FreeCommander

     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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  11. XYplorer icon

    XYplorer

     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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Q-Dir icon

    Q-Dir

     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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Q-Dir as an Alternative to Midnight Commander
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    1

    MC is a text based file manager, Q-Dir is mostly graphical and is based on Windows Explorer whereas MC is self-contained.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Q-Dir icon
    • Q-Dir is Free and ProprietaryMidnight Commander is Free and Open Source
    • Q-Dir is CustomizableMidnight Commander is not according to our users
  13. Far Manager icon

    Far Manager

     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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Comments about Far Manager as an Alternative to Midnight Commander
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    Positive
    1

    At first glance the interface looks identical.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Far Manager icon
    Far Manager icon
    • Far Manager is Free and Open SourceMidnight Commander is also Free and Open Source
  14. Superfile icon

    Superfile

     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)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Explorer++ icon

    Explorer++

     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
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