ExplorerEx AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like ExplorerEx

ExplorerEx is described as 'A Swift, Multi-Tabbed, Modern UI and Humanized File Explorer' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ExplorerEx for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best ExplorerEx alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ExplorerEx are Total Commander, Files, Spacedrive and Dolphin File Manager.

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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.

    128 Double Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

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

    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceExplorerEx is also Free and Open Source
    • Double Commander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedExplorerEx is not according to our users
  2. Total Commander icon

    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Total Commander is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to ExplorerEx.

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryExplorerEx is Free and Open Source
    • Total Commander is Customizable and LightweightExplorerEx is not according to our users
  4. Files icon

    Files

     153 likes
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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.

    119 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Spacedrive icon

    Spacedrive

     143 likes
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    Organize files across many devices in one place. From cloud services to offline hard drives, Spacedrive combines the storage capacity and processing power of your devices into one personal distributed cloud, that is both secure and intuitive to use.

    75 Spacedrive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Dolphin File Manager icon

    Dolphin File Manager

     222 likes
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    Dolphin is a file manager for KDE focusing on usability. Has three view modes: Icon, Detail and it used to have Column View like in Finder (it is not available in current version due to problems with maintaibility). Supports FTP, SCP and other protocols. Highly configurable.

    77 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Windows
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  10. 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.

    62 GNOME Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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  11. FreeCommander icon

    FreeCommander

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    FreeCommander is an easy-to-use alternative to the standard windows file manager. The program helps you with daily work in Windows. Here you can find all the necessary functions to manage your data stock.

    113 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  12. XYplorer icon

    XYplorer

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    XYplorer is a file manager for Windows. It features tabbed browsing, a powerful file search, a versatile preview, a highly customizable interface, optional dual pane, scripting engine, and a large array of unique ways to efficiently automate frequently recurring tasks.

    92 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • XYplorer is the most popular commercial alternative to ExplorerEx.

    • XYplorer is Paid and ProprietaryExplorerEx is Free and Open Source
    • XYplorer is Customizable and LightweightExplorerEx is not according to our users
  13. Thunar icon

    Thunar

     148 likes
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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.

    86 Thunar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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