emelFM2 AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like emelFM2

emelFM2 is described as 'It is a file manager for UNIX-like operating systems. It uses a simple and efficient interface pioneered by Norton Commander, in the 1980s' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 25 alternatives to emelFM2 for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD and Xfce apps. The best emelFM2 alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like emelFM2 are Files, Midnight Commander, GNOME Files and Thunar.

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  1. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

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    Open-source file manager with dual-panel interface, inspired by Total Commander. Supports plugin use, advanced search, tabbed browsing, and runs smoothly with background operations. Unicode and multi-platform compatibility enhance its versatility.

    129 Double Commander alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
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    • Double Commander is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to emelFM2.

    • Double Commander is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to emelFM2.

    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceemelFM2 is also Free and Open Source
    • Double Commander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedemelFM2 is not according to our users
  2. Files icon

    Files

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    Advanced Windows file manager offers tabbed browsing, dual-pane drag-and-drop, column navigation, built-in archive creation and extraction, file tagging, QuickLook previews, context menu integration, quick search, and customizable appearance for streamlined organization.

    120 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  4. Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

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    GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software. Its a feature rich full-screen text mode application that allows you to copy, move and delete files and whole directory trees, search for files...

    103 Midnight Commander alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
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  5. GNOME Files icon

    GNOME Files

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    GNOME Files, formerly known as Nautilus, is the official file manager for the GNOME desktop, giving the user a simple way to navigate and manage its files.

    64 GNOME Files alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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  6. Thunar icon

    Thunar

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    Thunar is a modern file manager for the Xfce Desktop Environment. Thunar has been designed from the ground up to be fast and easy-to-use. Its user interface is clean, intuitive, and customizable. Thunar is fast and responsive with a good start up time and directory load time.

    87 Thunar alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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  7. 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.

    128 File Explorer alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  9. Far Manager icon

    Far Manager

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    Far Manager is a program for managing files and archives in Windows operating systems. Far Manager works in text mode and provides a simple and intuitive interface for performing most of the necessary actions:

    105 Far Manager alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  11. Krusader icon

    Krusader

     86 likes
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    Krusader is an advanced twin panel (commander style) file manager for KDE Plasma and other desktops in the *nix world.

    56 Krusader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • XQuartz
    • KDE Plasma
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  12. Finder icon

    Finder

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    The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open as you use other apps. It includes the Finder menu bar at the top of the screen and the desktop below that.

    142 Finder alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  13. PCMan File Manager icon

    PCMan File Manager

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    PCMan File Manager (PCManFM) is a file manager application, developed by Hong Jen Yee from Taiwan, which is meant to be a replacement for GNOME Files, Dolphin and Thunar. PCManFM is the standard file manager in LXDE, also developed by the same author in conjunction with other...

    47 PCMan File Manager alternatives

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    • Linux
    • LXDE
    • GTK
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  14. Index (Maui Applications) icon

    Index (Maui Applications)

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    Index is a convergent file manager, it the user with a simple way to navigate and manage files. Index incorporates features such as miller columns, embedded terminal, split views, file previews, experimental WebDAV support, tags.

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
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    • Index (Maui Applications) is the most popular Android alternative to emelFM2.

    • Index (Maui Applications) is Free and Open SourceemelFM2 is also Free and Open Source
    • Index (Maui Applications) is LightweightemelFM2 is not according to our users
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