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muCommanderTotal Commander
Free

Free and open source, with optional sponsorship through GitHub Sponsors.

 Paid

A one-off licence covers all future versions. The trial is unlimited but shows a nag…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • Same dual-pane interface on macOS, Windows and Linux
  • Browses FTP, SFTP, SMB, S3 and cloud storage alongside local files
  • Extremely fast keyboard workflow, refined over thirty years
  • Archives, FTP and SFTP handled inside the file manager
  • Large downloads of around 170 MB
  • Java-based interface may feel less native than platform file managers
  • Paid, and the trial nags on every single launch
  • Windows only and closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
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No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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