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muCommander

muCommander is a free, open-source file manager for Windows, macOS and Linux.

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#25 of 100
Score
7.0
muCommander's website

What muCommander is

muCommander is a free, open-source file manager for Windows, macOS and Linux. Its dual-pane view lets users work with two file locations side by side, while tabs provide another way to keep locations open in the same interface. It supports batch renaming for handling multiple file names together and can work with archives. Cloud storage access is also listed, so users can access cloud storage through the file manager. A portable version is available for people who want to use the software without treating it as a standard installed app. muCommander’s listed features focus on file browsing and file operations across its supported desktop platforms. It is available at no cost, and the listed details do not describe platform-specific feature differences or name particular cloud services. For users who want a free file manager with dual panes, tabs and archive support, it covers several common file-handling needs across three desktop operating systems.

Good

  • Free and open source
  • Available on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Includes dual-pane and tabbed views
  • Supports batch renaming and archives
  • Portable version available

Watch out

  • No mobile platforms listed
  • Specific cloud services are not named

Who it suits

muCommander suits desktop users looking for a free, open-source file manager on Windows, macOS or Linux. Its dual-pane layout, tabs, batch rename and archive support may be useful for people managing files across folders and storage locations.

Verdict

muCommander covers core file-management tasks with dual panes, tabs, batch renaming and archive support, without a listed price. Its stated platform range is limited to desktop operating systems.

Plans and prices

From muCommander's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
muCommanderFreeOpen source · GNU GPL v3

The facts

Each one read from muCommander's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Archives
It supports ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, GZip, BZip2, ISO/NRG, AR/Deb, and LST archives.checked 7 Oct 2026
Archive support
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Available systems
Downloads are listed for macOS, Windows, and Linux, with additional packages for FreeBSD and other Java supporting operating systems.checked 7 Oct 2026
Batch rename
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Cloud storage
The listed cloud storage services are Dropbox and Google Drive.checked 7 Oct 2026
Cloud storage access
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Data handling
The privacy policy says it does not transfer or disclose user information to third parties, while noting that requested operations may copy file content to remote services, remote servers, or local files.checked 7 Oct 2026
Dual-pane view
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
File operations
It supports copying, moving, renaming, batch renaming, and emailing files.checked 7 Oct 2026
File systems and protocols
Its virtual filesystem supports local volumes, FTP, SFTP, SMB, NFS, HTTP, Amazon S3, Hadoop HDFS, and Bonjour.checked 7 Oct 2026
License
muCommander is released under the GNU GPL v3 license.checked 7 Oct 2026
Navigation
It supports multiple tabs, universal bookmarks, a credentials manager, and configurable keyboard shortcuts.checked 7 Oct 2026
Other features
It includes checksum calculation, customizable toolbars and themes, and support for many languages.checked 7 Oct 2026
Portable version
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Privacy
The privacy policy says the application may persist file names and paths locally, but does not retain file content or information about file content.checked 7 Oct 2026
Product
muCommander is an open source, dual-pane file manager.checked 7 Oct 2026
Runtime requirement
Java 11 or later is required to run muCommander.checked 7 Oct 2026
Security
The download page lists SHA-256 checksums for release packages and an RPM GPG key.checked 7 Oct 2026
Support and community
Users are directed to the Gitter community, GitHub issues, and FAQ for questions and support.checked 7 Oct 2026
Tabbed interface
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026

Where it runs

Supported platforms
Windows,macOS,Linuxchecked 20 Sep 2026

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