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Open-source alternatives to Total Commander

Total Commander is not described as open source on its own site. 37 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Total Commander is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence). 36 of them are free or have a free plan.

37 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

    • 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. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • 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

  3. 7-Zip

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

    • 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

  4. Flow Launcher

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

    • 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

  5. AltTab

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

    • 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

  6. 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. Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • Only Mac Mouse Fix lists a macOS app.
    • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Mac Mouse Fix is open source, according to its own site.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  7. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

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

  8. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

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

  9. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

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

  10. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence).
    • Maccy has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Maccy lists a macOS app.
    • Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
    Maccy pricing and details

  11. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

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

  12. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

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

25 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Total Commander?

Yes. Files, Microsoft PowerToys, 7-Zip, Flow Launcher, AltTab, Mac Mouse Fix, Rectangle, AutoHotkey and 29 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Total Commander open source?

Total Commander is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Files, Microsoft PowerToys, 7-Zip, Flow Launcher, AltTab, Rectangle, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements and 28 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 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.