Total Commander vs Altap Salamander

Total Commander9.3Visit Altap Salamander8.2Visit

Higher score Total Commander #1 in File Manager Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Try Total Commander

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Altap Salamander #10 in File Manager Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Try Altap Salamander

• Total Commander fits best

  Windows users wanting a complete file manager

• Altap Salamander fits best

  Windows users wanting a free all-rounder

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Side by side

Feature	Total Commander 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Altap Salamander 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.2
Ranking	#1 in File Manager Software	#10 in File Manager Software
Best for	Windows users wanting a complete file manager	Windows users wanting a free all-rounder
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, Android	Windows
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	11 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Total Commander 6/6 · Altap Salamander 4/6
Dual-pane view	✓	✓
Tabbed interface	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Batch rename	✓	✓
Archive support	✓	✓
Cloud storage access	✓	✓
Portable version	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	windows, android	Windows
Our review
Pros	Dual-pane browsing with tabs, search, comparison, and synchronization Archives, batch renaming, FTP/FTPS, and cloud access via plugins Portable USB installation can include plugins and settings	Freeware for commercial and non-commercial use Dual panels, archives, viewers, comparison and batch renaming FTP, FTPS, SCP and SFTP connectivity with plugins and scripting
Cons	Cloud and protocol access may require plugins Windows license is a one-time purchase rather than free software The feature set may exceed the needs of users wanting simple file browsing	Windows-only availability No AI features Closed-source software
Our verdict	Total Commander is a file manager for Windows and Android aimed at users who need more control over browsing, organizing, transferring, and comparing files. Its Windows edition combines two file windows, tabs, enhanced search, batch… Read the review →	Altap Salamander is a two-panel file manager for Windows aimed at users who want more than basic copy-and-paste operations. It covers everyday tasks such as copying, moving, renaming and deleting files, while also adding archive handling,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Total Commander — where it wins

  • Dual-pane browsing with tabs, search, comparison, and synchronization
  • Archives, batch renaming, FTP/FTPS, and cloud access via plugins
  • Portable USB installation can include plugins and settings

  Where it doesn't

  • Cloud and protocol access may require plugins
  • Windows license is a one-time purchase rather than free software
  • The feature set may exceed the needs of users wanting simple file browsing

• Altap Salamander — where it wins

  • Freeware for commercial and non-commercial use
  • Dual panels, archives, viewers, comparison and batch renaming
  • FTP, FTPS, SCP and SFTP connectivity with plugins and scripting

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only availability
  • No AI features
  • Closed-source software

• Total Commander9.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A feature-rich file manager for Windows users who want power beyond Explorer.

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• Altap Salamander8.2/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows file manager with broad built-in tools and remote access.

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