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

V - The File Viewer
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.
58 V - The File Viewer alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
V - The File Viewer Features
Portable
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Fileboss
FileBoss is the robust and powerful file manager for Windows that tames today's large and complex Windows' file systems.
50 Fileboss alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
Fileboss Features
Synchronization
Dual Pane Support
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Discontinued
Last version is from May 2017. See here: https://www.theutilityfactory.com/updates/whats_new.htm

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Dopus5
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.
52 Dopus5 alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- AROS
- AmigaOS
- MorphOS
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ExplorerXP
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.
49 ExplorerXP alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
Discontinued
Old and discontinued, important features such as right click menu not working in Windows 10

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Windows Double Explorer
Windows Double Explorer manages two or more Windows Explorer in one application. Also you can add your favorite folders with drag and drop to the toolbar for quick access. It's easyier to manage your disc structure.
34 Windows Double Explorer alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
- Windows Explorer
Windows Double Explorer Features
Portable
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Discontinued
Last update was Tue May 18, 2010 according to the website: http://wde.codeplex.com/

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Explorer Commander
Super Lightweight at 307kb Explorer Commander is a two- or four-panel file manager software.
35 Explorer Commander alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
- PortableApps.com
Explorer Commander Features
Lightweight
Minimalistic
Quadruple-pane functionality
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FE File Explorer
The one-stop files solution.
120 FE File Explorer alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Mac
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
FE File Explorer Features
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

File Viewer and Reader
Allows you to view files of various formats from your disk.
56 File Viewer and Reader alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
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EF Commander
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.
66 EF Commander alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- FTP Client
Platforms
- Windows
EF Commander Features
Multiple languages
Tabbed interface
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Moroshka
Moroshka File Manager is the classic 2-windows file manager focused on elegant user interface, usability and sets of unique features.
75 Moroshka alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Mac
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Discontinued
Last update is from May 2011 but the software can still be downloaded on the Apple App Store.

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DCommander
DCommander is a two-pane file manager that gives you full control over your computer's filesystem.
110 DCommander alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- FTP Client
Platforms
- Mac
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DCommander Features
1. Built-in viewer
2. Customizable
3. Dual Pane Support
4. Drag and Drop
5. Secure Copy (SCP)
6. Synchronization
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Magellan Explorer
Magellan Explorer is an advanced, yet easy to use, Windows file manager based on the powerful dual window pane concept. Previous users of the Norton Commander file manager and similar tools will feel right at home.
89 Magellan Explorer alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- FTP Client
- File Compressor
Platforms
- Windows
Magellan Explorer Features
Supports RAR files
Supports Zip files
Bookmarks
Favorites
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Discontinued
This has not been updated since 2009.

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