AnExplorer AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like AnExplorer

AnExplorer is described as '📁 Another Android Explorer ( File Manager ) is an All-in-One Open source file manager for all android devices including Phones, Phablets, Tablets, Chromecast, Wear OS, Android TV and Chromebooks' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AnExplorer for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid, Windows and iPhone apps. The best AnExplorer alternative is Files, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AnExplorer are Total Commander, Fossify File Manager, Directory Opus and Material Files.

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  1. Files icon

    Files

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    Introducing Files, the ultimate file manager app for Windows. With its sleek and intuitive design, navigating through your files has never been easier. Files features tabs for easy switching between different folders, a column view for quick file browsing, and dual pane support...

    118 Files alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Files screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Column View
    3.  Built-in themes
    4.  Image Preview
    5.  Dual Pane Support
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  File Archiving
    8. Git icon  Git integration
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  File Tagging
    11.  Tabbed interface
    12.  No registration required

    Files VS AnExplorer

     

    • Files is the most popular Windows alternative to AnExplorer.

    • Files is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to AnExplorer.

    • Files is Free and Open SourceAnExplorer is Freemium and Open Source
    • Files is Customizable and Privacy focusedAnExplorer is not according to our users
  2. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

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    A versatile file manager offering side-by-side dual-pane for intuitive navigation, powerful built-in FTP client, extensive archive format support, robust file comparison tool with editor, advanced multi-rename using regular expressions, and scalable customization options.

    182 Total Commander alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Total Commander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Batch Rename Files
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Support for FTP
    5.  File Search
    6.  File Comparison
    7.  Quick search
    8.  Directory sync
    9.  Split-screen view
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Built-in viewer

    Total Commander VS AnExplorer

     

    • Total Commander is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to AnExplorer.

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryAnExplorer is Freemium and Open Source
    • Total Commander is Customizable and LightweightAnExplorer is not according to our users
  4. Fossify File Manager icon

    Fossify File Manager

     34 likes
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    Tired of file managers that slow you down and invade your privacy? Unlock a lightning-fast, secure, and completely customizable experience with Fossify File Manager. ?

    55 Fossify File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Fossify File Manager screenshot 1
    Fossify File Manager screenshot 2
    Fossify File Manager screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  Supports Zip files
    8.  Built-in viewer
    9.  Material design
    10.  MD5 signature
    11.  Checksums verification

    Fossify File Manager VS AnExplorer

     
  5. Directory Opus icon

    Directory Opus

     219 likes
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    Directory Opus is a complete replacement for Explorer, with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today.

    85 Directory Opus alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dual display (vertical layout) without trees (this is the Commander style). Both file displays are in list mode, showing popup tooltip for an image file.

    Directory Opus Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  File preview
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  Folder Size
    5.  Assignement of comments to files
    6.  Flat view
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Batch Rename Files
    9.  Tagging
    10.  File conversion

    Directory Opus VS AnExplorer

     

    • Directory Opus is the most popular commercial alternative to AnExplorer.

    • Directory Opus is Paid and ProprietaryAnExplorer is Freemium and Open Source
  6. Material Files icon

    Material Files

     37 likes
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    Material Design file manager for Android.

    21 Material Files alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Material Files screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  File Search
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Root explorer
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Material design
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Shared Folders
    9.  No registration required
    10.  No Coding Required

    Material Files VS AnExplorer

     
  7. Amaze File Manager icon

    Amaze File Manager

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    Amaze File Manager is an intuitive, open-source file manager for Android that's both free and ad-free (no upgrade offers, no popups, no ads at all). It's based on Material Design guidelines so it sits very nicely alongside the stock Android experience from Google and...

    55 Amaze File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Amaze File Manager screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  File Search
    3.  Material design
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Bookmark Organization
    6.  Root explorer
    7.  No registration required

    Amaze File Manager VS AnExplorer

     
  9. Solid Explorer icon

    Solid Explorer

     78 likes
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    Solid Explorer is the best looking file and cloud manager with two independent panels, which brings to you a new file browsing experience.

    64 Solid Explorer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    Solid Explorer screenshot 1

    Top Solid Explorer Features

    1.  Supports RAR files
    2.  Supports Zip files
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Built-in viewer
    6.  Material design
    7.  Network Folders
    8.  Support for SFTP
    9.  Built-in themes
    10.  Support for Samba
    11.  Computation and verification of hashes
    12. Box icon  Box.com integration

    Solid Explorer VS AnExplorer

     
  10. 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.

    143 Finder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Finder screenshot 1

    Finder Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Miller columns

    Finder VS AnExplorer

     

    • Finder is the most popular Mac alternative to AnExplorer.

    • Finder is Free and ProprietaryAnExplorer is Freemium and Open Source
  11. Ghost Commander icon

    Ghost Commander

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    Ghost Commander is a file manager with two panels for the Android™ platform. Its development was inspired by the famous (Norton|Midnight|Total) Commander desktop applications, so if you are familiar with those great programs, you will find Ghost Commander a familiar and very...

    56 Ghost Commander alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Ghost Commander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Dual Pane Support
    3.  Split-screen view
    4.  Support for FTP
    5. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    6.  Root explorer
    7. Box icon  Box.com integration

    Ghost Commander VS AnExplorer

     
  12. FileFlow icon

    FileFlow

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    FileFlow Plus is an advanced Android file manager that works 100% offline, designed for users who value speed, privacy, and clarity.

    52 FileFlow alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    FileFlow screenshot 1
    FileFlow screenshot 2
    FileFlow screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Supports Zip files
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  File Organizer
    10.  HTTP server
    11.  Integrated FTP client
    12.  Support for FTP

    FileFlow VS AnExplorer

     
  13. Simple File Manager icon

    Simple File Manager

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

    53 Simple File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Simple File Manager screenshot 1
    Simple File Manager screenshot 2
    Simple File Manager screenshot 3
    Warning

    The Simple Mobile Tools suite of mobile apps have been bought by ZipoApps in December 2023, and now show some ads, while not being open source anymore. If you're looking for something similar to the original Simple Mobile Tools apps, you should take a look at the Fossify suite of apps (listed on AlternativeTo). More information here: Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps, sparks controversy over future of open source apps

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode

    Simple File Manager VS AnExplorer

     
  14. Files by Google icon

    Files by Google

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    Free up space on your phone.

    115 Files by Google alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Files by Google screenshot 1
    Files by Google screenshot 2
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    Files by Google Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration

    Files by Google VS AnExplorer

     
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