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fman alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded fman alternative is Double Commander (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

fman compared with 5 alternatives: Marta, Nimble Commander, Total Commander, Commander One and Double Commander.

fman is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €39 one-time, perpetual license. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
fmanThis toolFree trial · from €39 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux
MartaFreeFreemacOS
Nimble CommanderFreeFreemacOS
Total CommanderFree trial · from €42 one-timeTrial onlyWindows, Android
Commander OneFree plan · from $29.99 one-timeYesmacOS
Double CommanderFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from fman

  1. Marta

    Native macOS file manager with keyboard control and Lua plugins

    • Marta is free.
    • Marta has a free plan, which fman lacks.
    • Marta lists no Windows and Linux apps, which fman has.
    • Marta also covers file compression.

    Suits: Mac users who want a keyboard-driven alternative to Finder

    Marta vs fmanMarta pricing and details

  2. Nimble Commander

    Free dual-pane file manager for macOS, no longer actively maintained

    • Nimble Commander is free.
    • Nimble Commander has a free plan, which fman lacks.
    • Nimble Commander lists no Windows and Linux apps, which fman has.
    • Nimble Commander is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Mac users who want a free two-panel file manager

    Nimble Commander vs fmanNimble Commander pricing and details

  3. Total Commander

    Two-pane file manager for Windows with FTP and archive tools

    • Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • Total Commander also lists an Android app.
    • Total Commander lists no macOS and Linux apps, which fman has.
    • Total Commander also covers file compression.

    Suits: Windows users who manage many files and prefer two panels to Explorer

    Total Commander vs fmanTotal Commander pricing and details

  4. Commander One

    Dual-panel file manager and FTP client for Mac

    • Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
    • Commander One has a free plan, which fman lacks.
    • Commander One lists no Windows and Linux apps, which fman has.
    • Commander One also covers file compression.

    Suits: Mac users who want a Total Commander-style file manager

    Commander One vs fmanCommander One pricing and details

  5. Double Commander

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

    • Double Commander is free.
    • Double Commander has a free plan, which fman lacks.
    • Double Commander is open source, according to its own site.
    • Double Commander also covers file compression.

    Suits: Total Commander users who want a free option on Linux or macOS

    Double Commander vs fmanDouble Commander pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in fman

  • Businesses need one license per person using it.
  • The site states a 60-day refund policy; the trial limits are not described on the pages read.
  • Price is in euros, and the buy page does not say what the trial limits are.
fman pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to fman?

The alternatives to fman in this directory are Marta, Nimble Commander, Total Commander, Commander One and Double Commander. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with fman.

Is there a free alternative to fman?

Yes. Marta, Nimble Commander and Double Commander are free to use. Commander One has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which fman alternatives work on Android?

The fman listing does not include an Android app. Total Commander lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to fman?

Nimble Commander and Double Commander are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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