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 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...

    62 Amaze File Manager alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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  2. 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.

    63 Fossify File Manager alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  3. A modern, feature-rich, and lightweight file manager for Android, built entirely with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Also features a text editor with syntax highlighting for java, kotlin, xml and json files.

    Cost / License

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  4. Ghost Commander icon
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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  5. The missing link between Android and a sorted file system.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  6. Droid Explorer icon
     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
     
  7. Little File Explorer, previous known as Simple File Explorer, is a simple file explorer, designed with compatibility in mind.

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  8. Marlin icon
     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. OpenExplorer icon
     5 likes

    Open Explorer - Open source file manager for all devices! (Tablets, Phones, Google TVs, sandwiches!)

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. 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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs
     
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