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Head-to-head · File Manager Software

Total Commander vs X-plore File Manager

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
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
X-plore File Manager #39 in File Manager Software 5.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit X-plore

Total Commander leads on 0 checks, X-plore File Manager on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTotal Commander · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Total Commander
  • Most featuresTotal Commander · 6 of 6

Total Commander scores higher on our rubric for file manager software: 9.3 against 5.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #39.

Total Commander is the better fit for windows users wanting a complete file manager. X-plore File Manager is the better fit for android users needing broad cloud and network access.

  • Total Commander fits best

    Windows users wanting a complete file manager

  • X-plore File Manager fits best

    Android users needing broad cloud and network access

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Side by side

Feature Total Commander 9.3/10 Visit ↗ X-plore File Manager 5.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 5.1
Ranking #1 in File Manager Software #39 in File Manager Software
Best for Windows users wanting a complete file manager Android users needing broad cloud and network access
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Mobile
Platforms Windows, Android Web, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 11 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Total Commander 6/6 · X-plore File Manager 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 web, android
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
  • Connects to major cloud, FTP, SMB, SFTP, SSH and media services
  • Combines dual-pane browsing, archives, viewers and batch renaming
  • Includes Disk Map and an encrypted Vault for specialized file tasks
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
  • Its listed platforms are Android and web, with less desktop emphasis
  • Some advanced functions require a donation
  • The broad feature set may exceed simple local file-browsing needs
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…

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X-plore File Manager is a freemium file manager for Android and web access, aimed at people who need more than basic device storage browsing. Its dual-pane tree view supports local files alongside Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box,…

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  1. Total CommanderFile Manager Software 9.3Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. X-plore File ManagerFile Manager Software 5.1Free plan

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

  • X-plore File Manager — where it wins

    • Connects to major cloud, FTP, SMB, SFTP, SSH and media services
    • Combines dual-pane browsing, archives, viewers and batch renaming
    • Includes Disk Map and an encrypted Vault for specialized file tasks

    Where it doesn't

    • Its listed platforms are Android and web, with less desktop emphasis
    • Some advanced functions require a donation
    • The broad feature set may exceed simple local file-browsing needs
  • 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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  • X-plore File Manager5.1/10 · Free plan

    A broad Android and web file manager for cloud, network, archive, and device storage tasks.

    Visit X-ploreFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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