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Free alternatives to Total Commander

Total Commander has no free plan. 64 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Total Commander is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence). 37 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

64 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Total Commander

  1. Files

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

    What is free: The app is free through the classic installer, a PowerShell command or the offline packages. The Microsoft Store version is the paid way to get it, sold to support the project.

    • Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • Files has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Total Commander lists an Android app.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    Files vs Total CommanderFiles pricing and details

  2. TeraCopy

    File copy and move tool for Windows with checksum verification

    What is free: The free version does not expire and includes verification, checksum files, locked-file copying, Explorer integration and secure delete, with up to 2 copy threads. It is not licensed for commercial use.

    • TeraCopy starts at $34.95 one-time purchase (Pro license, personal use). Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • TeraCopy has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TeraCopy lists a macOS app.
    • Only Total Commander lists an Android app.
    TeraCopy vs Total CommanderTeraCopy pricing and details

  3. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

    What is free: Beyond the 30-day trial, LaunchBar 6 can be used for free as long and as often as you like. Without registration it occasionally invites you to take a short break.

    • LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • LaunchBar has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
    LaunchBar pricing and details

  4. Listary

    File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch

    What is free: Free forever for personal use: basic file search, app launching, filters, commands and the basic UI theme. Commercial use is not allowed on the free plan.

    • Listary starts at $19.95 one-time payment (Listary Pro). Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • Listary has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Total Commander lists an Android app.
    • Listary also covers launcher.
    Listary pricing and details

  5. Dropzone

    Drag-and-drop action grid and file shelf for the Mac menu bar

    What is free: Free download with the action grid, Drop Bar and built-in actions for opening apps and moving or copying files. The vendor lists Amazon S3, SFTP, add-on actions, unlimited grids and more as Pro features.

    • Dropzone starts at $4.99 / month or $19.99 / year (Mac App Store), or $35 one-time direct. Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • Dropzone has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dropzone lists a macOS app.
    • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
    Dropzone pricing and details

  6. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    What is free: The core of Alfred is free to use forever, covering app, file and web search. Powerpack features such as workflows, clipboard history and snippets are not included.

    • Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • Alfred has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Alfred lists a macOS app.
    • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
    Alfred pricing and details

  7. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Total Commander lists an Android app.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  8. Everything

    Instant file and folder name search for Windows

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Everything is free. Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • Everything has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Total Commander lists an Android app.
    • Total Commander can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Everything pricing and details

  9. 7-Zip

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

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • 7-Zip is free. Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • 7-Zip has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • Only Total Commander lists an Android app.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  10. Flow Launcher

    Free, open-source app launcher and file search for Windows

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Flow Launcher is free. Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • Flow Launcher has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Total Commander lists an Android app.
    • Flow Launcher is open source, according to its own site.
    Flow Launcher pricing and details

  11. AltTab

    Windows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source

    What is free: AltTab (free): core window switching with thumbnails, preview, window controls, trackpad gestures and custom shortcuts, at no cost for personal or business use.

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • AltTab has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AltTab lists a macOS app.
    • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
    AltTab pricing and details

  12. BetterDisplay

    Display scaling, brightness and DDC control for Mac

    What is free: Non-business users keep the free features after the trial: DDC brightness, volume and input control, software dimming, the resolution slider and basic virtual screens. The terms say there are no purchase pop-ups or ads.

    • BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply). Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • BetterDisplay has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BetterDisplay lists a macOS app.
    • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
    BetterDisplay pricing and details

52 more that are free or have a free plan

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Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Total Commander?

Yes. Files, TeraCopy, LaunchBar, Listary, Dropzone, Alfred, Microsoft PowerToys, Everything and 56 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Total Commander have a free plan?

Total Commander has no free plan. Total Commander is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 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 Total Commander: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.