Dir AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Search Utilities

The best File Search alternative to Dir is Total Commander, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Dir and six of them are File Search Utilities so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Search Utility alternatives to Dir are Amaze File Manager, Solid Explorer, FileFlow and Filez: Ultimate File Manager for Android.

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Dir: A modern Android File Manager. Fork of OI File Manager.

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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.

    174 Total Commander alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    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
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    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...

    56 Amaze File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    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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  4. 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

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    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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    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.

    53 FileFlow alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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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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  6. Filez: Ultimate File Manager for Android icon

    Filez: Ultimate File Manager for Android

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    Filez: Ultimate File Manager for Android built with bleeding edge technologies. Get access to your recent files, images, media and documents in one tap. Browse your file system with no restrictions.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Filez: Ultimate File Manager for Android VS Dir

     
  7. File Explorer HG icon

    File Explorer HG

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    One of the best file manager for Android. All the files on your SD-card he categorizes that facilitates access to the desired content, without having to search for it on the folder manually. You can browse music files, videos, photos, documents, applications, as well as easy to...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
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