GNOME Files Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to GNOME Files for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GNOME Files and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to GNOME Files are Dolphin File Manager, Spacedrive, Thunar and Midnight Commander.

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  1. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

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    Open-source file manager with dual-panel interface, inspired by Total Commander. Supports plugin use, advanced search, tabbed browsing, and runs smoothly with background operations. Unicode and multi-platform compatibility enhance its versatility.

    129 Double Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    David Saylor
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    Way more features and way more customization.

    H66m9d
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    It have more option and flexibility than Nautilus

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    • Most users think Double Commander is a great GNOME Files alternative.

    • Double Commander is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to GNOME Files.

    • Double Commander is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GNOME Files.

    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceGNOME Files is also Free and Open Source
  2. Dolphin File Manager icon

    Dolphin File Manager

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    Dolphin is a file manager for KDE focusing on usability. Has three view modes: Icon, Detail and it used to have Column View like in Finder (it is not available in current version due to problems with maintaibility). Supports FTP, SCP and other protocols. Highly configurable.

    78 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Windows
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  4. Spacedrive icon

    Spacedrive

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    Organize files across many devices in one place. From cloud services to offline hard drives, Spacedrive combines the storage capacity and processing power of your devices into one personal distributed cloud, that is both secure and intuitive to use.

    76 Spacedrive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. Thunar icon

    Thunar

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    Thunar is a modern file manager for the Xfce Desktop Environment. Thunar has been designed from the ground up to be fast and easy-to-use. Its user interface is clean, intuitive, and customizable. Thunar is fast and responsive with a good start up time and directory load time.

    87 Thunar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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  6. Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

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    GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software. Its a feature rich full-screen text mode application that allows you to copy, move and delete files and whole directory trees, search for files...

    103 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
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  7. Nemo icon

    Nemo

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    Nemo is the official file manager for the Linux Mint operating system running the Cinnamon desktop. It re-introduced several features removed from the file manager Nautilus, from which it originated.

    22 Nemo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    hyOzd
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    Nemo is a fork of gnome files while it was called nautilus that was started by Linux Mint project to keep its traditional features and looks. For example double pane. If you miss the old nautilus look this might be your best option.

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    It was developed as an alternative

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Nemo is a great GNOME Files alternative.

    • Nemo is Free and Open SourceGNOME Files is also Free and Open Source
    • Nemo is CustomizableGNOME Files is not according to our users
  9. Sigma File Manager icon

    Sigma File Manager

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    Sigma File Manager is a free, open-source, quickly evolving, modern file manager (explorer / finder) app for Windows and Linux.

    68 Sigma File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Sigma File Manager as an Alternative to GNOME Files
    hyOzd
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    At first look this app doesn't have good support for linux. It doesn't hide 'dotfiles' even though in the settings 'hidden files' option is off. Maybe there was another setting, couldn't find it. Quick view feature did not open a simple text file, I'm guessing because it didn't have txt extension.

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    • Sigma File Manager is Free and Open SourceGNOME Files is also Free and Open Source
  10. PCMan File Manager icon

    PCMan File Manager

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    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...

    47 PCMan File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • LXDE
    • GTK
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    riveravaldez
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    In simple systems it's much more lightweight, fewer dependencies, very quick and simple.

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    • Almost everyone thinks PCMan File Manager is a great GNOME Files alternative.

    • PCMan File Manager is Free and Open SourceGNOME Files is also Free and Open Source
  11. SpaceFM icon

    SpaceFM

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

    43 SpaceFM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  12. Index (Maui Applications) icon

    Index (Maui Applications)

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
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  14. GNOME Commander icon

    GNOME Commander

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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