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Open-source alternatives to Commander One

Commander One is not described as open source on its own site. 53 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Commander One has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.99 one-time for PRO. 52 of them are free or have a free plan.

53 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Commander One

  1. Double Commander

    Free open-source dual-pane file manager inspired by Total Commander

    • Double Commander is free. Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
    • Only Double Commander lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Double Commander is open source, according to its own site.
    • Commander One can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Double Commander vs Commander OneDouble Commander pricing and details

  2. muCommander

    Open-source Java dual-pane file manager for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • muCommander is free. Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
    • Only muCommander lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • muCommander is open source, according to its own site.
    • Commander One can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    muCommander vs Commander OnemuCommander pricing and details

  3. Nimble Commander

    Free dual-pane file manager for macOS, no longer actively maintained

    • Nimble Commander is free. Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
    • Nimble Commander is open source, according to its own site.
    • Commander One can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Commander One also covers file compression.
    Nimble Commander vs Commander OneNimble Commander pricing and details

  4. Files

    Open-source file manager for Windows with tabs and dual pane

    • Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    • Only Commander One lists a macOS app.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    Files pricing and details

  5. PeaZip

    Free file archiver for Linux, macOS and Windows

    • PeaZip is free. Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
    • Only PeaZip lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • PeaZip is open source, according to its own site.
    • Commander One can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    PeaZip pricing and details

  6. 7-Zip

    Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format

    • 7-Zip is free. Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
    • Commander One can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  7. Mac Mouse Fix

    Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice

    • Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
    • Commander One has a free plan. Mac Mouse Fix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Mac Mouse Fix is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mac Mouse Fix also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  8. Latest

    Free Mac app that checks which of your apps need updates

    • Latest is free. Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
    • Latest is open source, according to its own site.
    • Commander One can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Commander One also covers file compression.
    Latest pricing and details

  9. FileZilla

    Free FTP, FTPS and SFTP client, with a paid Pro tier for cloud storage

    • FileZilla starts at 12,99 € for FileZilla Pro (starting at; billing period not shown). Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
    • Only FileZilla lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • FileZilla is open source, according to its own site.
    • Commander One can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    FileZilla pricing and details

  10. WinSCP

    Free open-source SFTP, FTP, S3 and WebDAV client for Windows

    • WinSCP is free. Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
    • Only WinSCP lists a Windows app.
    • Only Commander One lists a macOS app.
    • WinSCP is open source, according to its own site.
    WinSCP pricing and details

  11. dupeGuru

    Free open-source tool that finds duplicate files by name or content

    • dupeGuru is free. Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
    • Only dupeGuru lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • dupeGuru is open source, according to its own site.
    • Commander One can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    dupeGuru pricing and details

  12. Explorer++

    Small, portable tabbed file manager for Windows

    • Explorer++ is free. Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
    • Only Explorer++ lists a Windows app.
    • Only Commander One lists a macOS app.
    • Explorer++ is open source, according to its own site.
    Explorer++ pricing and details

41 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Commander One?

Yes. Double Commander, muCommander, Nimble Commander, Files, PeaZip, 7-Zip, Mac Mouse Fix, Latest and 45 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Commander One open source?

Commander One is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Double Commander, muCommander, Nimble Commander, Files, PeaZip, 7-Zip, Latest, FileZilla and 44 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Commander One: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.