Compare software

Total Commander vs XYplorer: catalog facts
Total Commander	XYplorer
Paid A one-off licence covers all future versions. The trial is unlimited but shows a nag…	Paid A paid licence is required after the trial.
Windows	Windows
Extremely fast keyboard workflow, refined over thirty years Archives, FTP and SFTP handled inside the file manager	Built-in scripting language automates almost any file operation Fully portable, leaving no traces on the host machine
Paid, and the trial nags on every single launch Windows only and closed source	Paid licence, Windows only Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.