Windows File Manager Alternatives

Windows File Manager is described as 'Lives again and runs on all currently supported version of Windows, including Windows 10' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Windows File Manager for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Windows File Manager alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows File Manager are Files, XnView MP, Total Commander and Dolphin File Manager.

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  2. Finder icon

    Finder

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    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.

    163 Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  4. Cairo Shell icon

    Cairo Shell

     53 likes

    Cairo is a desktop environment for Windows. Its goal is to develop a desktop experience that increases productivity and advances current technology standards.

    39 Cairo Shell alternatives

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    • Windows
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  5. Commander One icon

    Commander One

     73 likes

    Swift file manager for Mac that offers a dual-pane interface, multi-tab browsing & advanced search. The PRO Pack adds features like FTP client, cloud integration (Box, Amazon S3), compression & more, enhancing file management capabilities.

    116 Commander One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
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  6. fman icon

    fman

     233 likes

    The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • European Union flagEU
    Demonstration
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  8. PCMan File Manager icon

    PCMan File Manager

     57 likes

    PCMan File Manager (PCManFM) is a file manager application, developed by Hong Jen Yee from Taiwan, which is meant to be a replacement for GNOME Files, Dolphin and Thunar. PCManFM is the standard file manager in LXDE, also developed by the same author in conjunction with other...

    49 PCMan File Manager alternatives

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    • Linux
    • LXDE
    • GTK
    • Qt
    • TW flagTaiwan
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  9. Path Finder icon

    Path Finder

     56 likes

    Path Finder is a standalone Finder replacement that takes the Finder's familiar interface and adds numerous powerful features and interface innovations to help anyone be more productive on macOS.

    67 Path Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    Path Finder screenshot 1
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  10. Altap Salamander icon

    Altap Salamander

     50 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
    Altap Salamander screenshot 1
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  11. Index (Maui Applications) icon

    Index (Maui Applications)

     12 likes

    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.

    67 Index (Maui Applications) alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • MX flagMexico
    Index (Maui Applications) screenshot 1
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  12. 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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Standard window with a customized user under itself ribbon. Silver theme.
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  13. 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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  14. Simple File Manager icon

    Simple File Manager

     20 likes

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

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • IL flagIsrael
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