BrightExplorer AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like BrightExplorer

BrightExplorer is described as 'We tabbified your current Windows File Explorer by wrapping BrightExplorer around it, and added other advanced functionality for example a brand new favourite panel!' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to BrightExplorer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, File Explorer, Mac, Finder and Linux apps. The best BrightExplorer alternative is Total Commander, which is free. Other great apps like BrightExplorer are QTTabBar, File Explorer, Clover and Tablacus Explorer.

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  1. 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.

    174 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 BrightExplorer

     

    • Total Commander is the most popular Windows, Android & Android Tablet alternative to BrightExplorer.

    • Total Commander is the most popular free alternative to BrightExplorer.

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryBrightExplorer is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Total Commander is Customizable and LightweightBrightExplorer is not according to our users
  2. QTTabBar icon

    QTTabBar

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    QTTabBar is an extension for Windows Explorer that brings tabbed browsing to Microsoft's file browser. It comes with a number of nifty features including a favorites function for launching folders and applications, groupings of folders that can be opened together, tooltip...

    37 QTTabBar alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Tabbed Explorer

    QTTabBar Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Tabbed browsing
    3.  File preview
    4.  Subfolder menu
    5.  Extensive customisability
    6.  Works Offline

    QTTabBar VS BrightExplorer

     

    • QTTabBar is the most popular Open Source alternative to BrightExplorer.

    • QTTabBar is Free and Open SourceBrightExplorer is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. File Explorer icon

    File Explorer

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    Manage your files using a graphical interface with offline capabilities, no registration, zip support, and a lightweight design. Enjoy features like dark mode and ad-free usage on Windows. Known as Explorer, it helps present the taskbar and desktop elements since Windows 95.

    129 File Explorer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    File Explorer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows Compatible
    2.  Built-in Image viewer
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Supports Zip files
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Bundled with Windows
    9.  Tabbed interface
    10.  Graphical User Interface
    11.  Virtual Disk
    12.  File Storage

    File Explorer VS BrightExplorer

     
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    TidyTabs

    Elevate desktop productivity with tabbed functionality across applications. TidyTabs integrates seamlessly with Windows, allowing tab organization, reordering, and renaming. It supports various applications like Explorer and Offi...

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  6. Clover icon

    Clover

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    Wings for your Windows Explorer!

    Clover is an extension of the Windows Explorer, to add multi-tab functionality similar to Google Chrome browser. After Clover is installed, you will be able to open multiple folders in tabs within the same window, and you can also be able to add.

    12 Clover alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Entire app window
    Discontinued

    Last update (Clover Beta 3.5.4) on April 14, 2020: http://en.ejie.me/blog.html

    Bundleware

    Since version 3.1.0, the program contains adwares, as reported on Reddit and VirusTotal. https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/4uqswo/new_version_of_clover_out_310_tabbed_windows/d96tkpy/

    Top Clover Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Tabbed browsing
    3.  Multiple Browser Tabs
    4. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    5.  GUI Designer
    6.  Chrome style tabs
    7.  Chrome-like
    8.  IT Asset Management
    9.  Tab Stacking
    10.  Bookmarks
    11.  Windows-explorer

    Clover VS BrightExplorer

     
  7. Tablacus Explorer icon

    Tablacus Explorer

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    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 .

    42 Tablacus Explorer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tablacus Explorer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Portable
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Support for Unicode

    Tablacus Explorer VS BrightExplorer

     
  8. Stardock Groupy icon

    Stardock Groupy

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    Enhance your workflow on Windows with a tabbed interface that organizes multiple applications. Drag and drop windows together, preview contents by mouseover, and copy files between Explorer tabs easily. It's a powerful tool from Stardock to streamline your productivity.

    12 Stardock Groupy alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Stardock Groupy screenshot 1

    Stardock Groupy Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Tab Stacking
    3.  GUI Designer

    Stardock Groupy VS BrightExplorer

     

    • Stardock Groupy is the most popular commercial alternative to BrightExplorer.

    • Stardock Groupy is Paid and ProprietaryBrightExplorer is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. TidyTabs icon

    TidyTabs

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    Elevate desktop productivity with tabbed functionality across applications. TidyTabs integrates seamlessly with Windows, allowing tab organization, reordering, and renaming. It supports various applications like Explorer and Office, working with AquaSnap for window snapping and tiling.

    14 TidyTabs alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tabbify everything

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Rule-based auto-grouping
    4.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    5.  Window organizer
    6.  Rule based
    7.  Tabbed browsing
    8.  Tab preview
    9.  Tabbed interface

    TidyTabs VS BrightExplorer

     
  11. fman icon

    fman

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    The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Demonstration

    fman Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Plugin API
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    fman VS BrightExplorer

     

    • fman is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to BrightExplorer.

    • fman is Freemium and ProprietaryBrightExplorer is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Path Finder icon

    Path Finder

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    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.

    49 Path Finder alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Path Finder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Batch Rename Files
    2.  Dual Pane Support
    3.  Miller columns
    4.  AirDrop Support
    5.  WebDAV Support

    Path Finder VS BrightExplorer

     
  13. XtraFinder icon

    XtraFinder

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    XtraFinder add tabs and extra features to the Finder.

    18 XtraFinder alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Finder
    XtraFinder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Auto-Fit Column Width
    3.  Tabbed interface

    XtraFinder VS BrightExplorer

     
  14. 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 BrightExplorer

     
  15. 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

    Explorer Commander VS BrightExplorer

     
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