Total Commander alternatives with a Mac app

The 12 closest to Total Commander

1. 

   ForkLift

   Dual-pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS

   Free trial · from $19.95 one-time
   • ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates). Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
   • Only ForkLift lists a macOS app.
   • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
   • ForkLift also covers file sync.
   ForkLift vs Total CommanderForkLift pricing and details
2. 

   Path Finder

   Dual-pane file manager for Mac, built as a Finder alternative

   Free trial · from $2.95/mo
   • Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year. Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
   • Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
   • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
   • Total Commander can be bought with a one-time purchase.
   Path Finder vs Total CommanderPath Finder pricing and details
3. 

   TeraCopy

   File copy and move tool for Windows with checksum verification

   Free plan · from $34.95 one-time
   • 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
4. 

   LaunchBar

   Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

   Free plan · from €35 one-time
   • 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
5. 

   WinRAR

   Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

   Free trial · from $29 one-time
   • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
   • Only WinRAR lists Linux and macOS apps.
   • Total Commander also covers file management.
   WinRAR pricing and details
6. 

   Hazel

   Rule-based automatic file organization for the Mac

   Free trial · from $42 one-time
   • Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license). Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
   • Only Hazel lists a macOS app.
   • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
   • Hazel also covers workflow automation and disk cleanup.
   Hazel pricing and details
7. 

   Dropzone

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

   Free plan · from $4.99/mo
   • 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
8. 

   Yoink

   Drag-and-drop shelf for files and snippets on the Mac

   Free trial · from $8.99 one-time
   • Yoink starts at $8.99 one-time purchase. Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
   • Only Yoink lists a macOS app.
   • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
   • Yoink also covers clipboard manager.
   Yoink pricing and details
9. 

   Default Folder X

   Faster Open and Save dialogs and folder access on the Mac

   Free trial · from $39.95 one-time
   • Default Folder X starts at $39.95 one-time purchase (single-user license). Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
   • Only Default Folder X lists a macOS app.
   • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
   • Default Folder X also covers menu bar app.
   Default Folder X pricing and details
10. 

    Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    Free plan · from £34 one-time
    • 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
11. 

    Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    Free trial · from $2.49/mo
    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • Only Paste lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Paste also covers clipboard manager.
    Paste pricing and details
12. 

    BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    Free trial · from $15 one-time
    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • Only BetterTouchTool lists a macOS app.
    • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager, window management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    BetterTouchTool pricing and details

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