Marlin Alternatives

Marlin is described as 'New GTK3-based file manager for Linux, pretty slick and fast' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Marlin for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best Marlin alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Marlin are Total Commander, Files, Spacedrive and Dolphin File Manager.

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  1. Index is a convergent file manager, it the user with a simple way to navigate and manage files. Index incorporates features such as miller columns, embedded terminal, split views, file previews, experimental WebDAV support, tags.

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
     
  2. A small and two-pane file manager with open plugin architecture. Has the ability to view content of files (text, html, over 40 picture formats, mp3), support for archives (zip, rar, arj, cab, tar/gzip, etc.), and (S)FTP support.

    52 Altap Salamander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. NexusFile icon
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    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

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    • Windows
     
  4. Little File Explorer, previous known as Simple File Explorer, is a simple file explorer, designed with compatibility in mind.

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  5. SpaceFM icon
     27 likes

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

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. The ASTRO File Manager helps you get the most out of your Android smart phone.

    It allows you to manage files on your phone without the need for a computer. Operations you can perform: copy, paste, move, delete, open with other apps, create and folders, etc. What’s convenient ab.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  7. File Commander is a feature-rich file explorer allowing you to access both local and remote files stored in the cloud including: Google Drive, DropBox, Amazon Cloud Drive, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Chromecast
     
  8. Vifm icon
     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.

    86 Vifm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. GNOME Commander icon
     23 likes

    GNOME Commander is a "two-pane" graphical file manager for the GNOME desktop environment. GNOME Commander aims to fulfill the demands of more advanced users who like to focus on file management, their work through special applications and running smart commands.

    81 GNOME Commander alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  10. JumpFm icon
     15 likes

    JumpFm is a minimalistic dual panel file manager (currently released only for Windows, Mac, and Linux) that lets you navigate your file system very efficiently.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
     
  11. Caja icon
     11 likes

    Caja is a fork of Nautilus from GNOME 2 and is native to the MATE Desktop Environment. It is a file manager like the Windows Explorer (not to confuse with Internet Explorer/Microsoft Edge), but for Unix/BSD and Linux.

    46 Caja alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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