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Double Commander

Free two-panel file manager for Windows, Linux and macOS

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About Double Commander

Double Commander is a two-panel file manager for Windows, Linux and macOS inspired by Total Commander, with a built-in viewer and editor, archive handling as subdirectories, multi-rename, full-text search and FTP/SFTP support. It also accepts Total Commander WCX, WDX, WFX and WLX plug-ins.

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Homepage preview of Double Commander

Live preview of doublecmd.sourceforge.io via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

Double Commander: strengths & things to check

Strengths

  • Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
  • Covers file manager, open source, cross platform, ftp, dual pane — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
  • Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

  • Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
  • Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
  • It is one of 1194 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

Double Commander pricing

Pricing modelFree — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free accessYes — fully free
Current plan pricesListed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official sitedoublecmd.sourceforge.io

Double Commander key facts

Double Commander FAQ

How much does Double Commander cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (doublecmd.sourceforge.io).

What is Double Commander used for?

Free two-panel file manager for Windows, Linux and macOS Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: file manager, open source, cross platform, ftp, dual pane.

Where can I try Double Commander?

On its official site, doublecmd.sourceforge.io — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Double Commander vs alternatives

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Focus areasfile manager, open source, cross platform, ftp, dual panefile manager, open source, dual pane, java, sftpfile manager, file sync, cross platform, open sourceclipboard, cross platform, open source, scripting
Official sitedoublecmd.sourceforge.iomucommander.comspacedrive.comhluk.github.io
Directory statusListedListedListedListed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Utilities & Security category

Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 1194 tools. Alongside Double Commander, it includes muCommander, QwikPDF, PDForge, K4PDF.

FreeUtilities & Securityfile-manageropen-sourcecross-platformftpdual-pane

Alternatives to Double Commander

Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with Double Commander — worth comparing before you commit:

MUtilities & Security

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CUtilities & Security

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EUtilities & Security

Open-source text expander that works across the whole operating system

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EUtilities & Security

Lightweight free file manager with tabs for Windows

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FUtilities & Security

Free and open source web file manager

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More in Utilities & Security

Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: muCommander — Open source dual-pane file manager that runs anywhere Java does; QwikPDF — Free browser PDF editor with no uploads or watermarks; PDForge — Offline desktop PDF editor with true redaction, no subscription.

MUtilities & Security

Open source dual-pane file manager that runs anywhere Java does

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QUtilities & Security

Free browser PDF editor with no uploads or watermarks

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Offline desktop PDF editor with true redaction, no subscription

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KUtilities & Security

Browser PDF suite with free core tools and AI credits

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KUtilities & Security

Free open-source PDF editor for Windows

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KUtilities & Security

PDF tools with automatic PII redaction, entirely in the browser

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