Better Explorer Alternatives

Better Explorer is described as 'This is a replacement for the standard Windows Explorer with more features for more convenience' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Better Explorer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, PortableApps.com and BSD apps. The best Better Explorer alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Better Explorer are Total Commander, Files, OneCommander and FreeCommander.

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Better Explorer alternatives are mainly File Managers but may also be File Search Utilities or File Renamers. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Better Explorer.

Better Explorer

File Manager
Free • Open Source

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

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Better Explorer alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022

muCommander
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...).
105 muCommander alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- BSD
- Java
Top muCommander Features
1. Dark Mode
2. No registration required
3. No Coding Required
4. Lightweight
5. Works Offline
6. Portable
7. Ad-free
8. Support for Themes
9. Dual Pane Support
10. Java based
11. SSH
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muCommander VS Better Explorer
Is muCommander a good alternative to Better Explorer?
- muCommander is the most popular Web-based alternative to Better Explorer.
- muCommander is Free and Open SourceBetter Explorer is also Free and Open Source
- muCommander is LightweightBetter Explorer is not according to our users

Tablacus Explorer
Tablacus Explorer is a tabbed file manager with Add-on support.

Tabbed interface Add-on support Customizable association, menus, keys, mouse gestures, alias Completely Portable, No installation required Multiple language and Unicode support Open source .
39 Tablacus Explorer alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
Top Tablacus Explorer Features
1. Tabbed interface
2. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
3. Portable
4. Dark Mode
5. Lightweight
6. Works Offline
7. Ad-free
8. No Tracking
9. Privacy focused
10. Multiple languages
11. Support for Unicode
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Tablacus Explorer VS Better Explorer
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Commander One
Commander One is dual-pane file manager for OS X created in Swift, which enables you to manage your files in the best possible way.
87 Commander One alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- File Archiver
Platforms
- Mac
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Top Commander One Features
1. AES-256 Encryption
2. Built-in viewer
3. Full-Text Search
4. Cloud Sync
5. Command line interface
6. Support for Themes
7. Ad-free
8. Lightweight
9. File Tagging
10. Dark Mode
11. Search-in-files
12. Miller columns
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Commander One VS Better Explorer
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Finder
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.
139 Finder alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Mac
Finder Features
File Tagging
Support for FTP
WebDAV Support
Miller columns
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Finder VS Better Explorer
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xplorer²
xplorer² is a desktop file manager combining the simplicity of Windows explorer with the speed and efficiency of traditional dual pane file managers.
92 xplorer² alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- Duplicate File Finder
Platforms
- Windows
+2
Top xplorer² Features
1. Fully customizable interface
2. Portable
3. Dual Pane Support
4. Tabbed interface
5. Ad-free
6. Batch Rename Files
7. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
8. Dark Mode
9. Built-in viewer
10. Lightweight
11. Works Offline
12. File Tagging
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Path Finder
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.
50 Path Finder alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- File Compressor
Platforms
- Mac
Path Finder Features
1. Batch Rename Files
2. Lightweight
3. Dual Pane Support
4. Miller columns
5. AirDrop Support
6. WebDAV Support
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Path Finder VS Better Explorer
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Altap Salamander
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.
48 Altap Salamander alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
Altap Salamander Features
1. Dual Pane Support
2. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
3. Lightweight
4. SSH
5. Works Offline
6. Ad-free
7. No registration required
8. Built-in viewer
9. Support for SFTP
10. Customizable
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Altap Salamander VS Better Explorer
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fman
The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.
105 fman alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
fman Features
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Plugin API
Dual Pane Support
Keyboard Shortcuts
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fman VS Better Explorer
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NexusFile
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.
57 NexusFile alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
Top NexusFile Features
1. Dual Pane Support
2. Lightweight
3. Dark Mode
4. Multi-tabs
5. Works Offline
6. Ad-free
7. No registration required
8. No Tracking
9. Portable
10. Batch Rename Files
11. File Splitting
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NexusFile VS Better Explorer
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FenrirFS
FenrirFS is a file management application that allows you to organize and label files using colors, stars, and tags, preview files without opening them, and automatically sync folders.
105 FenrirFS alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
Top FenrirFS Features
1. File Tagging
2. Portable
3. Automatic Tagging
4. File preview
5. Multiple languages
6. Auto scan folder
7. Bookmarks
8. Tree view
9. Tagging
10. Tag based
11. Synchronization
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FenrirFS VS Better Explorer
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JumpFm
JumpFm is a minimalistic dual panel file manager (currently released only for Windows, Mac, and Linux) that lets you navigate your file system very efficiently.
113 JumpFm alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Electron
JumpFm Features
1. Dark Mode
2. Dual Pane Support
3. Minimalistic
4. Windows-like
5. Electron based
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Discontinued
The last release was in 2017, but you can still download it and use it.

JumpFm VS Better Explorer
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NERD tree
The NERDTree is a file system explorer for the Vim editor. Using this plugin, users can visually browse complex directory hierarchies, quickly open files for reading or editing, and perform basic file system operations.
72 NERD tree alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Vim
NERD tree Features
Vim plugin
Tree structure
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NERD tree VS Better Explorer
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