ES File Explorer Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to ES File Explorer for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is Amaze File Manager, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ES File Explorer and many of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to ES File Explorer are Total Commander, MiXplorer, Material Files and Solid Explorer.

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ES File Explorer alternatives are mainly File Managers but may also be Process Monitoring Tools or Process Management Tools.  Other popular filters includes Android + Open Source. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ES File Explorer.
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ES File Explorer is a free, featured all-in-one file manager, application manager, task killer, webDAV client & FTP client for your Android phone.

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ES File Explorer alternatives page was last updated Aug 8, 2024
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  1. Amaze File Manager icon
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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...

    48 Amaze File Manager alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  File Search
    2.  Material design
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Bookmark Organization
    5.  Root explorer
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    Comments about Amaze File Manager as an Alternative to ES File Explorer
     
       
    vctls

    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 ??

    Positive comment •Jan 10, 2019
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    Guest

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

    Positive comment •Aug 16, 2017
    4
    Korkman83

    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.

    Positive comment •Jun 20, 2018
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    • Most users think Amaze File Manager is a great ES File Explorer alternative.

    • Amaze File Manager is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to ES File Explorer.

    • Amaze File Manager is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ES File Explorer.

    • 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. Total Commander icon
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    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.

    176 Total Commander alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Batch Rename Files
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Support for FTP
    5.  File Comparison
    6.  File Search
    7.  Quick search
    8.  Directory sync
    9.  ZIP File Mounting
    10.  Split-screen view
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Multiple languages
    13.  Full-Text Search
    14.  Built-in viewer
    15.  Built-in player
    16.  Folder Sync
    17.  Compare Text
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    Guest

    No networking or it is hidden deep in program.

    Negative comment •Sep 8, 2018
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    Guest

    It is light and very straight forward. It has all the functionality, but less of gimmicks.

    Positive comment •May 15, 2016
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    • Some users think Total Commander is a great ES File Explorer alternative, some don't.

    • Total Commander is the most popular Windows alternative to ES File Explorer.

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryES File Explorer is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Total Commander is Customizable and LightweightES File Explorer is not according to our users
  4. MiXplorer icon
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    MiXplorer

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    MiXplorer (Mix of Explorers) is a fast, smooth, beautiful, reliable and fully-featured file manager with a simple and intuitive user interface.

    15 MiXplorer alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for Themes
    5.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Support for FTP
    2.  WebDAV Support
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Root explorer
    5.  Tabbed browsing
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  Supports Zip files
    9.  Support for Samba
    10.  Google Drive integration
    11.  Upload directly to Mega
    12.  Dropbox integration
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  5. Material Files icon
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    Material Files

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    Material Design file manager for Android.

    16 Material Files alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  File Search
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Root explorer
    4.  Material design
    5.  Shared Folders
    6.  No Coding Required
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  6. Solid Explorer icon
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    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.

    60 Solid Explorer alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Root required

    Features

    1.  Supports RAR files
    2.  Supports Zip files
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  Material design
    6.  Built-in themes
    7.  Network Folders
    8.  Support for SFTP
    9.  Support for Samba
    10.  Box.com integration
    11.  SHA256
    12.  Dropbox integration
    13.  Checksums verification
    14.  Google Drive integration
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    Comments about Solid Explorer as an Alternative to ES File Explorer
     
    Guest

    Firstly, it's builtin network folder support appears to work. Next, this UI is quite pleasing. Some UI improvements are in order, like if you copy a file then the UI for that covers the "back" button that would normally bring up the drive listing.. but after some struggles I found out that you can swipe left to get that listing as well, thus I can copy items into a network folder.

    Positive comment •Sep 10, 2020
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    • Almost everyone thinks Solid Explorer is a great ES File Explorer alternative.

    • Solid Explorer is Freemium and ProprietaryES File Explorer is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Ghost Commander icon
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    Ghost Commander

     57 likes
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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...

    56 Ghost Commander alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    +4
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Root required

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Split-screen view
    3.  Support for FTP
    4.  Dropbox integration
    5.  Root explorer
    6.  Box.com integration
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  9. Little File Explorer icon
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    Little File Explorer

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

    60 Little File Explorer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Small-footprint
    3.  Low memory usage
    4.  Lower Resource Computer support
    5.  Low CPU usage
    6.  Minimum system resource usage
    7.  Low resource footprint
    8.  MD5 signature
    9.  Checksums verification
    10.  Low-Ram Usage
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  10. Simple File Manager icon
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    Simple File Manager

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    Simple File Manager is a super quick & professional file and folder manager for Android devices.

    47 Simple File Manager alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    Warning

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    hillsteadflorida

    Bare bones setup, not a fan

    Negative comment •Oct 22, 2022
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    • Simple File Manager is Freemium and ProprietaryES File Explorer is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Simple File Manager is LightweightES File Explorer is not according to our users
  11. Cx File Explorer icon
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    Cx File Explorer

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    Cx File Explorer is a powerful file manager app with a clean and intuitive interface. With this file manager app, you can quickly browse and manage the files on your mobile device, PC, and cloud storage, just like you use Windows Explorer or Finder on your PC or Mac.

    22 Cx File Explorer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Built-in viewer
    3.  LAN
    Cx File Explorer iconES File Explorer Icon

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    G-D-B-9-9

    ES File Explorer was already good back in Android KitKat 4.x days. Since it shifted focus to Asian markets not available at Play Store anymore. Amazon kindle is a way for westerners to download and update it. But Huawei really needed and wanted the app so don't bother. Try RS File Manager less known but surprisingly good.

    Positive comment •Aug 8, 2024
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    • Cx File Explorer is Free and ProprietaryES File Explorer is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cx File Explorer is LightweightES File Explorer is not according to our users
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    X-plore

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    X-plore is a file manager for mobile phones, with wide range of functions on the file system of your mobile device.

    37 X-plore alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire

    X-plore Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Integrated PDF Viewer
    3.  WebDAV Support
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    Rato GBM

    Except for the layout, in terms of functionality it is the best you can find.

    Positive comment •Dec 29, 2022
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    • Most users think X-plore is a great ES File Explorer alternative.

    • X-plore is Freemium and ProprietaryES File Explorer is also Freemium and Proprietary
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