Total Commander

A tier on File Manager SoftwareScore 8.6 · #5 of 99

Android app: Yes
Free plan: No
Runs on: Android, Windows

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Summary

Total Commander is a file manager for Windows and Android, with two side-by-side file windows for working with files. It supports searching, comparing, synchronizing, and batch renaming, alongside tabbed browsing, history, and favorites. Archive support covers formats including ZIP, 7ZIP, RAR, TAR, and CAB, with plugins available for archive handling, FTP, and password management. The built-in FTP client supports encrypted FTPS and HTTP proxies, and cloud storage access is listed. A portable version is also available. The mobile versions are free. On Windows, the shareware demo can be used for 30 days; after the trial, users must order the full version or remove the program. The Windows full version costs 42 Euro plus VAT in Europe and some other countries. Registered users can download future updates for free until further notice. The maker is based in Bolligen, Switzerland.

Who it is for

Total Commander suits Windows and Android users who want file browsing, archive handling, and tools such as comparison, synchronization, and batch renaming. It may also suit users who need a portable version or FTP support.

What is good

Two file windows appear side by side.
Includes tabs, history, and favorites.
Supports batch renaming and file synchronization.
Mobile versions are free.
Portable version is available.

What to know first

Windows demo lasts 30 days.
Windows version costs 42 Euro plus VAT in Europe and some other countries.
After the demo, users must order or delete the program.

Verdict

Total Commander brings broad file-management and archive tools to Windows and Android. The mobile versions are free, while Windows users face a 30-day demo followed by a purchase-or-delete requirement.

Total Commander plans and pricing

All plans

Windows license Not published Full Windows version · Future updates downloadable free after registration ghisler.com · 20 Sept 2026

Windows demo Free ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026

Windows full version Not published Shown as EUR 42 per once on our read (localised); USD price not displayed to our checker ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026

Student or pupil license Not published Shown as EUR 31.5 per once on our read (localised); USD price not displayed to our checker ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026

Mobile versions Free ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026

Compared on file manager software

Free plan: Yesghisler.com
Paid from: Freeghisler.com
Supported platforms: Windows, Androidghisler.com
Dual-pane view: Yesghisler.com
Tabbed interface: Yesghisler.com
Batch rename: Yesghisler.com
Archive support: Yesghisler.com
Cloud storage access: Yesghisler.com
Portable version: Yesghisler.com

Facts

Windows Price: The Windows version costs 42 Euro plus VAT in Europe and some other countries.ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026
Free Mobile Versions: The mobile versions are free.ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026
Demo Period: The Windows shareware demo can be tested for 30 days.ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026
Trial Requirement: After testing, users must order the full version or delete the program.ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026
Future Updates: Registered users can download future updates for free until further notice.ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026
Archive Handling: It handles ZIP, 7ZIP, ARJ, LZH, RAR, UC2, TAR, GZ, CAB and ACE archives, with plugins.ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026
Encrypted FTP: The built-in FTP client supports FTPS encrypted FTP and HTTP proxies.ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026
File Management: It provides two side-by-side file windows, search, comparison, synchronization and a multi-rename tool.ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026
Interface Features: The interface includes tabbed browsing, regular expressions, history and favorites buttons.ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026
Plugin Support: Plugins are supported for archive handling, FTP and password management.ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026
USB Transfer: A USB port connection is available through a special direct transfer cable.ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026
Payment Methods: Online ordering supports bank transfer, credit card and PayPal.ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026
Support Contact: The company provides an email address on the Support page and asks users to read the FAQ first.ghisler.com · 27 Sept 2026