File Navigator Alternatives

File Navigator is described as 'The missing link between Android and a sorted file system' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to File Navigator for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid, Kindle Fire and Android TV apps. The best File Navigator alternative is Fossify File Manager, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like File Navigator are Amaze File Manager, Material Files, MiXplorer and ES File Explorer.

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File Navigator alternatives are mainly File Managers but may also be File Archivers or File Search Utilities.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of File Navigator.
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File Navigator alternatives page was last updated Sep 5, 2024
  1. Fossify File Manager icon
     30 likes

    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. ?

    50 Fossify File Manager alternatives
    Fossify File Manager screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    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
    Fossify File Manager iconFile Navigator Icon

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

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

    • Fossify File Manager is Free and Open SourceFile Navigator is also Free and Open Source
    • Fossify File Manager is Privacy focused and LightweightFile Navigator is not according to our users
  2. Amaze File Manager icon
     99 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...

    51 Amaze File Manager alternatives
    Amaze File Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    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
    Amaze File Manager iconFile Navigator Icon

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  3. Material Files icon
     34 likes

    Material Design file manager for Android.

    18 Material Files alternatives
    Material Files screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    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
     59 likes

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

    16 MiXplorer alternatives
    MiXplorer screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    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
    MiXplorer iconFile Navigator Icon

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  5. ES File Explorer icon
     165 likes

    ES File Explorer is a free, featured all-in-one file manager, application manager, task killer, webDAV client & FTP client for your Android phone.

    87 ES File Explorer alternatives
    ES File Explorer screenshot 1
    ES File Explorer screenshot 2
    +6
    ES File Explorer screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    • Fire TV

    ES File Explorer Features

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

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

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  6. Solid Explorer icon
     78 likes

    Solid Explorer is the best looking file and cloud manager with two independent panels, which brings to you a new file browsing experience.

    61 Solid Explorer alternatives
    Solid Explorer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    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
    Solid Explorer iconFile Navigator Icon

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  7. Little File Explorer icon
     5 likes

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

    61 Little File Explorer alternatives
    Little File Explorer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    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
    Little File Explorer iconFile Navigator Icon

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  8. Simple File Manager icon
     19 likes

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

    50 Simple File Manager alternatives
    Simple File Manager screenshot 1
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    Simple File Manager screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    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

    Simple File Manager iconFile Navigator Icon

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  9. Files by Google icon
     14 likes

    Free up space on your phone.

    110 Files by Google alternatives
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    +4
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Files by Google Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    Files by Google iconFile Navigator Icon

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  10. Cx File Explorer icon
     18 likes

    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.

    23 Cx File Explorer alternatives
    Cx File Explorer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Built-in viewer
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  LAN
    Cx File Explorer iconFile Navigator Icon

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  11. Right Files icon
     1 like

    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.

    35 Right Files alternatives
    Right Files screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    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
    Right Files iconFile Navigator Icon

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  12. AnExplorer icon
     4 likes

    📁 Another Android Explorer ( File Manager ) is an All-in-One Open source file manager for all android devices including Phones, Phablets, Tablets, Chromecast, Wear OS, Android TV and Chromebooks.

    49 AnExplorer alternatives
    AnExplorer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV

    AnExplorer Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Android tv
    AnExplorer iconFile Navigator Icon

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