XtraFinder Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to XtraFinder for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is ForkLift, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to XtraFinder and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to XtraFinder are muCommander, Strata Files, CoverFlowFinder and Finder.

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  1. ForkLift icon
     106 likes

    Dual pane macOS file manager featuring SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, cloud drives, real-time activity view, folder sync, drag-and-drop file transfers, preview panel, multi-rename, batch operations, server connections, text editing, themes, and tagging for efficient workflows.

    157 ForkLift alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  2. muCommander icon
     128 likes

    muCommander is a lightweight, cross-platform file manager with a dual-pane interface. It runs on any operating system with Java support (Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, *BSD, Solaris...).

    134 muCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Online
    • Java
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  3. CoverFlowFinder icon
     12 likes

    Brings iconic 3D Cover Flow file browsing to macOS, includes dual pane navigation, Quick Look integration, sidebar access to volumes, instant file sorting, context menus, type-ahead search, familiar Finder-like interface, and open source availability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. Finder icon
     64 likes

    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.

    181 Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. Path Finder icon
     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.

    82 Path Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. Native macOS file manager built with Rust, featuring GPU-powered rendering, instant navigation in large folders, dual-pane split view, tabs, fuzzy command palette, terminal mode, QuickLook previews, theming options, keyboard shortcuts, and Apple Silicon support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. Marta icon
     15 likes

    Marta is a dual-pane file manager. Most of the time you work with two directory panes placed side-by-side. It allows you to do the basic file operations such as copying or moving files in a fast and efficient way, because you can see both source and target directories, and you...

    41 Marta alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. DockDuck icon
     6 likes

    A fast, fully native macOS file manager — dual-pane browsing, tabs, batch rename, and built-in SFTP/SMB/WebDAV, with zero Electron and zero third-party dependencies.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. FileOctopus icon
     7 likes

    FileOctopus is a native file manager for Mac. The same views, shortcuts and Quick Look as Finder, with more care for everyday file work.

    51 FileOctopus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  10. Modern dual-pane file manager for MacOSX. Quick, efficient and keyboard-oriented.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
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