The Best Open Source ES File Explorer AlternativesTop File Managers & File Archivers like ES File Explorer

The best open source alternative to ES File Explorer is Amaze File Manager. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ES File Explorer and 19 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to ES File Explorer are Fossify File Manager, Material Files, Prism File Explorer and Ghost Commander.

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  1. Amaze File Manager icon

    Amaze File Manager

     102 likes

    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...

    61 Amaze File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Amaze File Manager vs ES File Explorer Comments
    vctls
    Positive
    1

    Very nice file manager with a clean Material Design interface and all the basic features you'd expect. No ads or other crap. Get it of FDroid ??

    Guest
    Positive
    4

    We can find most of es file functionality in this opensource app, without any bothering stuffs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Korkman83
    Positive
    4

    Good free open source software doing exactly what is needed and nothing else. No ads, no freemium, donate to the authors if you like to.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Amaze File Manager is Free and Open SourceES File Explorer is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Amaze File Manager is Lightweight and Privacy focusedES File Explorer is not according to our users
  2. Fossify File Manager icon

    Fossify File Manager

     51 likes

    Open-source Android file manager offering ad-free, privacy-focused file management with offline access, no registration, secure access options, ZIP support, storage analysis, root navigation, SD card and USB support, file viewer, and extensive customization.

    62 Fossify File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Fossify File Manager screenshot 1
     
  6. Ghost Commander icon

    Ghost Commander

     56 likes

    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...

    55 Ghost Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Ghost Commander screenshot 1
     
  7. File Navigator icon

    File Navigator

     3 likes

    The missing link between Android and a sorted file system.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    File Navigator screenshot 1
     
  9. Droid Explorer icon

    Droid Explorer

     11 likes

    A tool to manage your rooted Android device with the simplicity of Windows Explorer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Droid Explorer screenshot 1
     
  10. Little File Explorer icon

    Little File Explorer

     5 likes

    Little File Explorer, previous known as Simple File Explorer, is a simple file explorer, designed with compatibility in mind.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Little File Explorer screenshot 1
     
  11. Marlin icon

    Marlin

     13 likes

    Marlin is a new GTK3-based file manager for Linux, pretty slick and fast.

    Unlike most other file managers Marlin has included the so called "Miller columns" view.

    Features

    • Tabbed browsing
    • Multiple-views
    • Single-click to open (default)
    • Configurable toolbars and.
    82 Marlin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Marlin with Miller columns
     
  14. Sunrise Commander icon

    Sunrise Commander

     7 likes

    The Sunrise Commander is a richly featured double-pane file manager for the Emacs editor that combines the power of dired and the convenience of orthodox file managers (Midnight Commander, Far, etc).

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs
    Basic view with command line -- graphics mode
     
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