File Explorer Compose AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like File Explorer Compose

File Explorer Compose is described as 'A modern, feature-rich, and lightweight file manager for Android, built entirely with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to File Explorer Compose for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid, Kindle Fire and Android TV apps. The best File Explorer Compose alternative is Fossify File Manager, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like File Explorer Compose are Material Files, MiXplorer, Amaze File Manager and ES File Explorer.

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A modern, feature-rich, and lightweight file manager for Android, built entirely with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

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File Explorer Compose alternatives page was last updated Apr 10, 2025
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  1. Fossify File Manager icon

    Fossify File Manager

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    Tired of file managers that slow you down and invade your privacy? Unlock a lightning-fast, secure, and completely customizable experience with Fossify File Manager. ?

    55 Fossify File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Fossify File Manager screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  Supports Zip files
    8.  Built-in viewer
    9.  Material design
    10.  MD5 signature
    11.  Checksums verification

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    • Fossify File Manager is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to File Explorer Compose.

    • Fossify File Manager is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to File Explorer Compose.

    • Fossify File Manager is Free and Open SourceFile Explorer Compose is also Free and Open Source
    • Fossify File Manager is Privacy focused and LightweightFile Explorer Compose is not according to our users
  2. Material Files icon

    Material Files

     38 likes
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    Material Design file manager for Android.

    21 Material Files alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Material Files screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  File Search
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Root explorer
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Material design
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Shared Folders
    9.  No registration required
    10.  No Coding Required

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  4. MiXplorer icon

    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.

    17 MiXplorer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    MiXplorer screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for FTP
    2.  WebDAV Support
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Root explorer
    5.  Tabbed browsing
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Built-in viewer
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Supports Zip files
    12.  Support for Samba

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  5. Amaze File Manager icon

    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...

    55 Amaze File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Amaze File Manager screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  File Search
    3.  Material design
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Bookmark Organization
    6.  Root explorer
    7.  No registration required

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  6. ES File Explorer icon

    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.

    74 ES File Explorer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    • Fire TV
    ES File Explorer screenshot 1
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    Warning

    The app was bought by another company and bundled with adwares.

    ES File Explorer Features

    1.  Network Folders
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Software Management

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  7. Solid Explorer icon

    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.

    64 Solid Explorer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    Solid Explorer screenshot 1

    Top Solid Explorer Features

    1.  Supports RAR files
    2.  Supports Zip files
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Built-in viewer
    6.  Material design
    7.  Network Folders
    8.  Support for SFTP
    9.  Built-in themes
    10.  Support for Samba
    11.  Computation and verification of hashes
    12. Box icon  Box.com integration

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  9. FileFlow icon

    FileFlow

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    FileFlow Plus is an advanced Android file manager that works 100% offline, designed for users who value speed, privacy, and clarity.

    52 FileFlow alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    FileFlow screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Supports Zip files
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  File Organizer
    10.  HTTP server
    11.  Integrated FTP client
    12.  Support for FTP

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  10. Simple File Manager icon

    Simple File Manager

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

    53 Simple File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Simple File Manager screenshot 1
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    Warning

    The Simple Mobile Tools suite of mobile apps have been bought by ZipoApps in December 2023, and now show some ads, while not being open source anymore. If you're looking for something similar to the original Simple Mobile Tools apps, you should take a look at the Fossify suite of apps (listed on AlternativeTo). More information here: Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps, sparks controversy over future of open source apps

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode

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  11. Files by Google icon

    Files by Google

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    Free up space on your phone.

    115 Files by Google alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Files by Google screenshot 1
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    Files by Google Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration

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  12. Little File Explorer icon

    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.

    64 Little File Explorer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Little File Explorer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Small-footprint
    5.  Low memory usage
    6.  Lower Resource Computer support
    7.  Low CPU usage
    8.  Minimum system resource usage
    9.  Low resource footprint
    10.  MD5 signature
    11.  Checksums verification
    12.  Low-Ram Usage

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  13. Right Files icon

    Right Files

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    A reliable tool that helps you manage and organize files on your device without annoying ads. You can easily search, move, copy, delete and rename files and folders on your device.

    37 Right Files alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Right Files screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Built-in viewer
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free

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  14. Cx File Explorer icon

    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.

    26 Cx File Explorer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Cx File Explorer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Built-in viewer
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  LAN

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