Dir AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like Dir

Dir is described as ': A modern Android File Manager. Fork of OI File Manager' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Dir for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid, Windows and iPhone apps. The best Dir alternative is Total Commander, which is free. Other great apps like Dir are Fossify File Manager, Amaze File Manager, Solid Explorer and Ghost Commander.

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Dir alternatives page was last updated Apr 10, 2025
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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.

    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

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

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

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryDir is Free and Open Source
    • Total Commander is Customizable and LightweightDir is not according to our users
  2. Fossify File Manager icon

    Fossify File Manager

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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

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    • Fossify File Manager is the most popular Open Source alternative to Dir.

    • Fossify File Manager is Free and Open SourceDir is also Free and Open Source
    • Fossify File Manager is Privacy focused and LightweightDir is not according to our users
  4. 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

    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

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  5. Solid Explorer icon

    Solid Explorer

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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

    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

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  6. 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

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  7. 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
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    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

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  9. 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
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    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

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  10. Files by Google icon

    Files by Google

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    Free up space on your phone.

    114 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
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    Files by Google Features

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

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  11. X-plore icon

    X-plore

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    X-plore is a file manager for mobile phones, with wide range of functions on the file system of your mobile device.

    37 X-plore alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    X-plore screenshot 1

    X-plore Features

    1.  Supports Zip files
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Integrated PDF Viewer

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  12. ASTRO File Manager icon

    ASTRO File Manager

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    The ASTRO File Manager helps you get the most out of your Android smart phone.

    It allows you to manage files on your phone without the need for a computer. Operations you can perform: copy, paste, move, delete, open with other apps, create and folders, etc. What’s convenient ab.

    54 ASTRO File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    ASTRO File Manager screenshot 1
    ASTRO File Manager screenshot 2
    ASTRO File Manager screenshot 3

    ASTRO File Manager Features

    1.  Software Management

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  13. Secure File Manager icon

    Secure File Manager

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    Secure File Manager is open source file manager for keeping your files in safe. Hiding files or encrypting files.

    27 Secure File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Secure File Manager screenshot 1
    Secure File Manager screenshot 2
    Secure File Manager screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free

    Secure File Manager VS Dir

     
  14. Samsung My Files icon

    Samsung My Files

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    "My Files" manages all the files on your smartphone, just like a file explorer on your computer.

    144 Samsung My Files alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Samsung My Files screenshot 1
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    Samsung My Files screenshot 3

    Samsung My Files VS Dir

     
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