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Total Commander
What Total Commander is
Total Commander is a file manager for Windows and Android built around two side-by-side file windows. Users can search, compare and synchronize files, or rename multiple items with its multi-rename tool. The interface includes tabs, history and favorites. It also supports cloud storage access and has a portable version. For archives, it handles ZIP, 7ZIP, ARJ, LZH, RAR, UC2, TAR, GZ, CAB and ACE formats, with plugins available for archive handling, FTP and password management. Its built-in FTP client supports encrypted FTPS and HTTP proxies. The mobile versions are free. On Windows, the shareware demo lasts 30 days; after that, users must order the full version or delete the program. The Windows version costs 42 Euro plus VAT in Europe and some other countries. Registered users can download future updates for free until further notice. Total Commander is made by Total Commander, headquartered in Bolligen, Switzerland.
Who it suits
It suits people who need a file manager with two-pane browsing, archive handling and file comparison or synchronization. Android users can use the free mobile version, while Windows users can try the shareware demo for 30 days.
What it does well
- Two side-by-side file windows
- Search, comparison and synchronization tools
- Handles a range of archive formats
- Free mobile versions
- Portable version is available
What to know first
- Windows demo lasts 30 days
- Windows version costs 42 Euro plus VAT in some regions
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Windows license | Full Windows version · Future updates downloadable free after registration | On request |
| Windows demo | — | On request |
| Windows full version | Shown as EUR 42 per once on our read (localised); USD price not displayed to our checker | On request |
| Student or pupil license | Shown as EUR 31.5 per once on our read (localised); USD price not displayed to our checker | On request |
| Mobile versions | — | On request |
As ghisler.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Total Commander combines file browsing, comparison, synchronization and archive support across Windows and Android. Windows users should note the 30-day demo limit and the listed purchase price; mobile versions are free.
Facts from Total Commander's own pages
- Archive Handling
- It handles ZIP, 7ZIP, ARJ, LZH, RAR, UC2, TAR, GZ, CAB and ACE archives, with plugins. · ghisler.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Archive support
- Yes · ghisler.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Batch rename
- Yes · ghisler.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Cloud storage access
- Yes · ghisler.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Demo Period
- The Windows shareware demo can be tested for 30 days. · ghisler.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Dual-pane view
- Yes · ghisler.com, 20 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
- Free Mobile Versions
- The mobile versions are free. · ghisler.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · ghisler.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Encrypted FTP
- The built-in FTP client supports FTPS encrypted FTP and HTTP proxies. · ghisler.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Future Updates
- Registered users can download future updates for free until further notice. · ghisler.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Bolligen, Switzerland · ghisler.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Interface Features
- The interface includes tabbed browsing, regular expressions, history and favorites buttons. · ghisler.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Payment Methods
- Online ordering supports bank transfer, credit card and PayPal. · ghisler.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- windows,android · ghisler.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Plugin Support
- Plugins are supported for archive handling, FTP and password management. · ghisler.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Portable version
- Yes · ghisler.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Trial Requirement
- After testing, users must order the full version or delete the program. · 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
- Tabbed interface
- Yes · ghisler.com, 20 Sept 2026
- USB Transfer
- A USB port connection is available through a special direct transfer cable. · ghisler.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Windows Price
- The Windows version costs 42 Euro plus VAT in Europe and some other countries. · ghisler.com, 27 Sept 2026
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