Files Alternatives

Files is described as 'Modern Windows file manager with tabbed browsing, dual-pane view, column navigation, integrated archive tools, file tagging, QuickLook support, and appearance customization' and is a very popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Files for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Files alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Files are Spacedrive, Total Commander, OneCommander and FreeCommander.

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  1. SpaceFM icon

    SpaceFM

     26 likes

    Multi-panel tabbed file and desktop manager with built-in VFS, udev- or HAL-based device manager, customisable menu system, and bash integration.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    With big previews/thumbnails
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  2. Unreal Commander icon

    Unreal Commander

     60 likes

    Very powerfull two-panel interface commander. Unreal Commander has UNICODE support, Extended search of files, Multi-rename tool, Synchronization of directories, Support of archives ZIP, RAR, ACE, CAB, JAR, TAR, LHA, GZ, TGZ , Built-in FTP client, Folder tabs, Support of...

    80 Unreal Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • RU flagRussia
    Unreal Commander screenshot 1
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  4. Peach Commander icon

    Peach Commander

     6 likes

    Peach Commander is a dual-pane file manager for macOS, written in Swift and AppKit and modelled on the orthodox file managers that DOS and Windows users know from Norton Commander and Total Commander. Two directory panels sit side by side, and almost everything is reachable from...

    51 Peach Commander alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • European Union flagEU
    Two panels side by side, with tabs, drive bar and button bar.
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  5. trolCommander icon

    trolCommander

     53 likes

    trolCommander - fork of the free and opensource muCommander filemanager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • RU flagRussia
    trolCommander screenshot 1
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  6. Fileboss icon

    Fileboss

     6 likes

    FileBoss is the robust and powerful file manager for Windows that tames today's large and complex Windows' file systems.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Fileboss screenshot 1
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  9. NexusFile icon

    NexusFile

     39 likes

    NexusFile is a file manager for Windows. You can manage many files very fast and easily. NexusFile will increase your computing performance. If you still use Windows Explorer, you must try this one.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • KR flagSouth Korea
    NexusFile screenshot 1
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  11. Simple File Manager icon

    Simple File Manager

     20 likes

    Simple File Manager is a super quick & professional file and folder manager for Android devices.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • IL flagIsrael
    Simple File Manager screenshot 1
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  12. Dora icon

    Dora

     3 likes

    Finding files and organizing your computer just go a lot easier. Dora is the smart file explorer designed to save you time and frustration.

    66 Dora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    Dora screenshot 1
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  13. Vifm icon

    Vifm

     24 likes

    Vifm is a file manager with curses interface, which provides Vi[m]-like environment for managing objects within file systems, extended with some useful ideas from mutt.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Global
    Vifm with light theme in iTerm2 with Inconsolata font on OS X
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  14. Metro Commander icon

    Metro Commander

     2 likes

    Metro Commander is an orthodox file manager which allows you to manage your files and folders from within the Modern Windows UI interface.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU
    Metro Commander screenshot 1
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