File Explorer Alternatives

File Explorer is described as 'Manage files effortlessly with a graphical interface offering offline access, dark mode, ad-free usage, and zip support, optimized for Windows' and is a very popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 100 alternatives to File Explorer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best File Explorer alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like File Explorer are Files, FreeCommander, Spacedrive and Total Commander.

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File Explorer alternatives are mainly File Managers, but if you're looking for File Search Utilities or FTP Clients you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Windows + Free, Free, Windows, Windows + Open Source, Mac and Linux. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to File Explorer.
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  1. 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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  2. FileExplorer icon

    FileExplorer

     5 likes

    File Explorer is a Windows file manager application that has an interface similar to Windows Explorer. However, it browses and indexes folders faster than the default Explorer. It also has many features that are not available in Windows Explorer, such as tabs and bulk file...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FileExplorer screenshot 1
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  4. 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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  5. Better Explorer icon

    Better Explorer

     12 likes

    This is a replacement for the standard Windows Explorer with more features for more convenience.

    59 Better Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    • Global
    Better Explorer 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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  8. oMega Commander icon

    oMega Commander

     51 likes

    Innovative, convenient, fast, feature-packed File Manager, with a unique, powerful and, at the same time, familiar and easy to use interface, designed for all users.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Standard window with a customized user under itself ribbon. Silver theme.
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  9. FileManagerSphere icon

    FileManagerSphere

     3 likes

    The FileManagerSphere is a powerful file management tool designed to simplify and enhance your experience when dealing with documents, media, and other file types. With advanced features and an intuitive interface, FileManagerSphere provides a comprehensive solution for...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    FileManagerSphere screenshot 1
    FileManagerSphere screenshot 2
    FileManagerSphere screenshot 3
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  10. 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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Two panels side by side, with tabs, drive bar and button bar.
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  11. 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.

    44 SpaceFM alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    With big previews/thumbnails
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  12. Files by Microsoft icon

    Files by Microsoft

     4 likes

    Files is a free app for managing files on your Windows Phone. By using this app you can: • Access files stored on your phone and SD card • Browse, search and launch files • Easily share one file or multiple files • Create folders to organize your files • Copy, move, rename and d.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows Phone
    • US flagUnited States
    Files by Microsoft screenshot 1
    Files by Microsoft screenshot 2
    Files by Microsoft screenshot 3
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  13. MaxCommander icon

    MaxCommander

     6 likes

    Manage your files the way you always do, using two panels and the keyboard (and sometimes the mouse). Introducing the MaxCommander.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MaxCommander screenshot 1
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  14. 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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