Dolphin File Manager Alternatives

Dolphin File Manager is described as 'Usability-focused file manager with tabbed browsing, dual panes, remote protocol support, archive browsing, integrated renaming, and file type previews' and is a very popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Dolphin File Manager for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD and Android apps. The best Dolphin File Manager alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Dolphin File Manager are Spacedrive, Total Commander, Cyberduck and FreeCommander.

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  1. SPAN Finder icon
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    A blazing-fast, open-source Windows file explorer featuring Miller Columns, Split View, Git integration, and multi-tab support.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Magican File icon
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    Magican File is a professional program for Mac OS X that let you search and manage files on your disks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. Double-pane file manager extension for Emacs integrating dired mode, keyboard navigation, customizable keybindings, orthodox manager features, archive browsing, directory comparison, bookmarks, extensibility, and asynchronous operations across multiple platforms.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs
     
  4. nViPER icon
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    nViPER is a fast, keyboard-first dual-pane file manager for macOS and Windows — a modern revival of the original 2001 nViPER. Two panels side by side let you copy, move and organize files far quicker than a single-window explorer.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. CLEX icon
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    CLEX is a free lightweight file manager with a full-screen user interface. It runs on GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, and other Unix and Unix-like systems. CLEX is open-source software licensed under the GNU General Public License.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  6. cryo icon
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    cryo is a visual file manager with free encrypted peer to peer file transfer capabilities and dual-pane mode.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. FRSFileMgr is a software tool that makes it easy for you to manage the files, directories/folders, and drives on your computer. It has been designed as an alternative to Windows (File) Explorer, the "file manager" provided with the Windows operating system.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. FControl - the multithreaded file control software

    The FControl program allows you to control the size, changes and content of any files, directories, and applications, alerting you about the changes timely, thereby preventing crashes and other unwanted issues.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. If you have to name one app which you miss most on your iPad, what would that be? Well, if you use and love your iPad as much as we do, then it ought to be “Explorer” for Windows users and “Finder” for the ones who are coming from Mac World.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
  10. zzzfm icon
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    A lightweight, highly customizable multi-panel file manager for Linux featuring up to 4 independent panes, desktop management, and built-in script integration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Synapse Commander is a dual-pane macOS file manager that lets you work with local disks and network servers side by side, supporting FTP/FTPS, SFTP, SMB/WebDAV, smart sync, batch rename, and keyboard-driven workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. Professional dual-pane file manager for macOS, iPad, and iPhone with integrated terminal and remote cloud storage support.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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