Finder Alternatives

Finder is described as 'The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open as you use other apps. It includes the Finder menu bar at the top of the screen and the desktop below that' and is a popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Finder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Finder alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Finder are Files, Spacedrive, Total Commander and Dolphin File Manager.

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  1. Fileside icon

    Fileside

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    Fileside is a modern file manager for Mac and Windows with a twist. Create workspaces for your projects — build layouts of your folders. Everything you need will never be more than a click away, and staying organised becomes a breeze.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    A layout with three table panes and one wide thumbnail pane.
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  2. My Commander icon

    My Commander

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    My Commander (MyCO) is "the smallest - smartest - fastest file manager in the world", for Windows. Small and smart, MyCO uses less of your computer's memory while it's running.

    124 My Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    My Commander screenshot 1
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  4. Fyctory icon

    Fyctory

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    Fyctory is a modern file Manager. The main purpose of this application is to be a tool to work with your files, combining functionality, performance and quality.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Fyctory screenshot 1
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    Viper FTP icon
    Viper FTP

    File management utility for macOS supporting FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDav, Amazon S3, and Google Drive, with AES-256 local encryption, fast search, hidden file access, previews, sync, logging, archive handling, favourites management, ...

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  6. Vole Windows Expedition icon

    Vole Windows Expedition

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    Vole Windows Expedition is a new generation file manager, dual-explorer, built-in previewer, 4K supported and one-click to get all your files and folders ready in a nicely gallery format, a more graceful way to manage documents.

    72 Vole Windows Expedition alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Preview MP4 and PDF
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  7. WinFrigate icon

    WinFrigate

     3 likes

    Frigate3 is a handy file manager with built-in file viewers, handy utilities, and a wealth of other options that make managing and browsing through files easy.

    77 WinFrigate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window
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  9. PowerDesk Pro icon

    PowerDesk Pro

     1 like

    PowerDesk Professional is the easiest file management software for organizing & managing your files, digital photos, & MP3 files. File manager Windows.

    27 PowerDesk Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Magellan Explorer icon

    Magellan Explorer

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    Magellan Explorer is an advanced, yet easy to use, Windows file manager based on the powerful dual window pane concept. Previous users of the Norton Commander file manager and similar tools will feel right at home.

    88 Magellan Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Middle Bar buttons
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    NERD tree

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    The NERDTree is a file system explorer for the Vim editor. Using this plugin, users can visually browse complex directory hierarchies, quickly open files for reading or editing, and perform basic file system operations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Vim
    NERD tree screenshot 1
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  12. Panels for MacOS icon

    Panels for MacOS

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    Panels allows users to interact with macOS local file systems using two view instances placed side by side called panels.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU
    Panels for MacOS screenshot 1
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  13. emelFM2 icon

    emelFM2

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    It is a file manager for UNIX-like operating systems. It uses a simple and efficient interface pioneered by Norton Commander, in the 1980s.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
    emelFM2 screenshot 1
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  15. Phone Drive icon

    Phone Drive

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    Introducing Phone Drive - File Manager: Transform your iOS device into a portable Wireless Flash Drive.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China
    Phone Drive screenshot 1
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