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Total Commander

Freemium#1 of 100 in File Manager Software

Total Commander: A feature-rich file manager for Windows users who want power beyond Explorer. Ranked #1 of 100 in File Manager Software by our editors (9.3/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for windows users wanting a complete file manager.

9.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan · 30-day trial
Best for
Windows users wanting a complete file manager
Free plan
Yes
Supported platforms
windows, android
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

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

Our verdict on Total Commander

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 renaming, archive creation and extraction, FTP/FTPS access, file comparison, and directory synchronization. The Android edition is freeware, while the Windows edition is distributed as shareware with a 30-day trial.

Pricing is straightforward by edition. The Windows license is listed at 42 before applicable VAT and includes the full Windows version, with future updates downloadable free after registration. The Android edition is freeware. This makes Total Commander suitable for Windows users who expect to keep a file manager long term, while the trial gives prospective buyers time to evaluate the interface and feature depth before purchasing.

Its ecosystem is broad for a desktop file manager. Plugins can add access to Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Yandex Drive, Strato HiDrive, Google Drive, WebDAV, SMB, SFTP, and other file-system capabilities. A USB installer can carry an existing installation, plugins, and settings to a portable drive. Users who regularly handle archives, network locations, synchronization, or large batches of renamed files should find the feature set relevant. Those seeking a minimal file browser or built-in cloud access without plugin setup should choose a simpler alternative.

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Total Commander pricing

Plans Free plan · 30-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Total Commander fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Supported platforms	windows, android
Dual-pane view	Yes
Tabbed interface	Yes
Batch rename	Yes
Archive support	Yes
Cloud storage access	Yes
Portable version	Yes
Free trial	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	11 integrations: Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Yandex Drive, Strato HiDrive, Google Drive … See all →
Pricing	Free plan · 30-day trial (source)
Website	ghisler.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Total Commander integrations

Total Commander lists 11 integrations on its own site.

Microsoft OneDrive
Dropbox
Box
Yandex Drive
Strato HiDrive
Google Drive
FTP
FTPS
SFTP
WebDAV
SMB

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