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Ghost Commander

Free#42 of 100 in File Manager Software

Ghost Commander: A free Android file manager with dual-pane browsing, archives and network access. Ranked #42 of 100 in File Manager Software by our editors (4.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for android users needing two-panel browsing and network access.

4.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
4.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Android users needing two-panel browsing and network access
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Supported platforms
android
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Browse two separate locations in a two-panel layout.
- Manage files, search, filter, and rename multiple files.
- Work with ZIP archives and FTP or SMB connections.
Where it doesn't
- Available for Android only.
- Root-mode commands require a rooted device.
- Documentation is the listed support channel.

Our verdict on Ghost Commander

Ghost Commander is a free, open-source file manager for Android, aimed at people who want to manage local files and reach network or cloud storage from a mobile device. Its two-panel layout keeps separate locations available side by side, while a customizable toolbar provides commands without requiring a hardware keyboard. Core operations include copying, moving, deleting, renaming, and creating folders, alongside search and filtering. That makes it a fit for solo users and small teams looking for more than a basic single-folder browser on Android.

The feature set combines everyday file handling with more specialized tools. Ghost Commander can browse, create, and edit ZIP archives, calculate occupied size, and rename multiple files. Network access includes FTP upload and download, SMB shares, and SFTP; Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box are supported through plugins. These options make it useful when files live across local storage and remote services, though the product is specifically an Android app rather than a cross-platform desktop manager. Buyers who need file access from Windows, macOS, or iOS should look elsewhere.

Ghost Commander is free and has no in-app purchases. Its GPLv3 distribution and open-source status may appeal to users who value inspectable software. On rooted devices, root mode adds permission and ownership changes, shell commands, and partition remounting; those functions are not a reason to choose it if a device is not rooted. Documentation is the listed support channel, so buyers seeking a broader support offering may prefer another option. Choose Ghost Commander for Android-based two-panel file work, archive handling, and network connections; avoid it if Android coverage or a documentation-led support channel does not suit your needs.

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Ghost Commander pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on sites.google.com

Ghost Commander fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported platforms	android
Dual-pane view	Yes
Tabbed interface	Not verified
Batch rename	Yes
Archive support	Yes
Cloud storage access	Yes
Portable version	Not verified
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	Android
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	6 integrations: FTP, SMB, SFTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box
Pricing	Free plan
Website	sites.google.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

Ghost Commander integrations

Ghost Commander lists 6 integrations on its own site.

FTP
SMB
SFTP
Dropbox
Google Drive
Box

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