SpeedCommander

A dual-pane file manager for Windows with a viewer for 80+ formats, archives and FTP/SFTP.

PaidProprietaryWindows

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About SpeedCommander

SpeedCommander is a configurable two-panel file manager for Windows 7 to 11, in 32-bit and 64-bit builds. It has a viewer for more than 80 formats, supports 13 archive formats, and connects to FTP, FTP-SSL and SFTP servers. You can extend it with macros and add-ins.

Recent versions added sorting by several criteria and regular expressions in file search. The Pro edition adds file and folder tags, Everything integration, cloud storage access, and burning to CD, DVD and Blu-ray. The website is in German.

Strengths

  • Viewer for more than 80 file formats
  • Built-in FTP, FTP-SSL and SFTP access
  • Macros and add-ins for customization
  • Long 60-day trial

Limitations

  • Windows only
  • Cloud access and burning require the Pro edition
  • Website is primarily in German

Details

Pricing
PaidPaid licence with a 60-day unrestricted trial; the Pro edition costs more.
License
Proprietary
Developer
SpeedProject
Platforms
Windows
How it runs
Downloadable app
Works offline
Yes
Best suited for
Windows power users who want a configurable commander-style file manager
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

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