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 Web-based apps. The best Better Explorer alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Better Explorer are Files, Total Commander, OneCommander and FreeCommander.

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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
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  1. elokab file manager icon

    elokab file manager

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    elokab-fm fast and lightweight file manager.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    elokab file manager screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update on 2018.

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  2. Just Manager icon

    Just Manager

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    Just Manager is a feature packed, versatile, multi-tabbed multi-pane file manager for the Windows operating system. It is available in both x86 and x64 versions. Despite its many features it is relatively small and efficient.

    60 Just Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Just Manager screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last release is from 2014. See here: http://justmanager.ru/forum/viewforum.php?id=3

    Just Manager Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Tabbed interface
    3.  Support for Unicode
    4.  Dual Pane Support

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  4. FileVoyager icon

    FileVoyager

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    FileVoyager is a freeware Orthodox file manager (OFM) for Microsoft Windows. OFM’s are file managers using two panels of disks browsers.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main interface with one panel displaying 3D thumbnails

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  5. V - The File Viewer icon

    V - The File Viewer

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    V is an all-purpose File Manager for Windows.

    V is not just another Windows Explorer replacement. Its main strength is its inbuilt file viewer which excels at viewing files quickly - whether they are 100 bytes or 100 gigabytes in size.

    A Dual Pane interface (optional) makes it.

    59 V - The File Viewer alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    V - The File Viewer screenshot 1

    V - The File Viewer Features

    1.  Portable

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  6. WinBrowser icon

    WinBrowser

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    WinBrowser features a multi-column interface as used on the Macintosh resulting in the most elegant file manager available for Windows today.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WinBrowser screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 4.2, released in 2013 or before, can be still downloaded from the official website. The software is supposed to be a paid software but there's an “Available soon” message on the purchase page since April 2019, so it's currently free.

    WinBrowser Features

    1.  Miller columns
    2.  Multi Column View
    3.  macOS-like
    4.  Support for Multiple threads
    5.  Image Preview

    WinBrowser VS Better Explorer

     
  7. Liquifile icon

    Liquifile

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    An innovative visual file browser that makes huge amounts of data (be it music, video or documents) easily browsable and searchable. It does this by plotting data in 2D and other usability simplifications.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    A browser view with explanatory comments

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  9. ExplorerXP icon

    ExplorerXP

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    ExplorerXP is a very fast, small, compact and innovative FREEWARE file manager for Windows 2000/XP. Unlike the regular Windows Explorer, it displays the total size of each folder and allows you to browse multiple folders from a tabbed interface.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ExplorerXP screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Old and discontinued, important features such as right click menu not working in Windows 10

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  10. Dopus5 icon

    Dopus5

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    Dopus5 (short for Directory Opus 5) is a well-known Workbench clone for AmigaOS-based computer systems. It features file manager functionality and has been a popular Amiga software title for many years.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • AROS
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
    Dopus5 screenshot 1

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  11. FE File Explorer icon

    FE File Explorer

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    The one-stop files solution.

    119 FE File Explorer alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    FE File Explorer screenshot 1

    FE File Explorer Features

    1.  Sync with iCloud

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    • FE File Explorer is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Better Explorer.

    • FE File Explorer is Paid and ProprietaryBetter Explorer is Free and Open Source
  12. Explorer Commander icon

    Explorer Commander

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    Super Lightweight at 307kb Explorer Commander is a two- or four-panel file manager software.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Explorer Commander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Quadruple-pane functionality

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  13. EF Commander icon

    EF Commander

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    EF Commander is a file manager for the Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Window XP and Windows Vista desktop. If youve ever used and liked Norton Commander, youll like this dual-windowed program, which comes complete with bubble and online help.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    EF Commander screenshot 1

    EF Commander Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Tabbed interface

    EF Commander VS Better Explorer

     
  14. Moroshka icon

    Moroshka

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    Moroshka File Manager is the classic 2-windows file manager focused on elegant user interface, usability and sets of unique features.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Moroshka screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update is from May 2011 but the software can still be downloaded on the Apple App Store.

    Moroshka VS Better Explorer

     
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