File Viewer and Reader Alternatives

File Viewer and Reader is described as 'Allows you to view files of various formats from your disk' and is an website in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to File Viewer and Reader, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, PortableApps.com and BSD apps. The best File Viewer and Reader alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to File Viewer and Reader are Total Commander, Files, OneCommander and FreeCommander.

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File Viewer and Reader alternatives page was last updated May 5, 2021
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  1. muCommander icon
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    muCommander

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    muCommander is a lightweight, cross-platform file manager with a dual-pane interface. It runs on any operating system with Java support (Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, *BSD, Solaris...).

    105 muCommander alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Java
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dual Pane Support
    8.  Java based
    9.  SSH
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    • muCommander is the most popular Web-based alternative to File Viewer and Reader.

    • muCommander is Free and Open SourceFile Viewer and Reader is Free and Proprietary
    • muCommander is LightweightFile Viewer and Reader is not according to our users
  2. Finder icon
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    Finder

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    The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open as you use other apps. It includes the Finder menu bar at the top of the screen and the desktop below that.

    141 Finder alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Finder Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Miller columns
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  4. xplorer² icon
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    xplorer²

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    xplorer² is a desktop file manager combining the simplicity of Windows explorer with the speed and efficiency of traditional dual pane file managers.

    91 xplorer² alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Fully customizable interface
    2.  Portable
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Tabbed interface
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Batch Rename Files
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Built-in viewer
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  File Tagging
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  5. Altap Salamander icon
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    Altap Salamander

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    A small and two-pane file manager with open plugin architecture. Has the ability to view content of files (text, html, over 40 picture formats, mp3), support for archives (zip, rar, arj, cab, tar/gzip, etc.), and (S)FTP support.

    49 Altap Salamander alternatives
    Altap Salamander screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  SSH
    4.  Support for SFTP
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Built-in viewer
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  6. fman icon
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    fman

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    The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.

    106 fman alternatives
    Demonstration

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    fman Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Plugin API
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Keyboard Shortcuts
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  7. NexusFile icon
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    NexusFile

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    NexusFile is a file manager for Windows. You can manage many files very fast and easily. NexusFile will increase your computing performance. If you still use Windows Explorer, you must try this one.

    58 NexusFile alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Multi-tabs
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Portable
    9.  Batch Rename Files
    10.  File Splitting
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  9. Vifm icon
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    Vifm

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    Vifm is a file manager with curses interface, which provides Vi[m]-like environment for managing objects within file systems, extended with some useful ideas from mutt.

    84 Vifm alternatives
    Vifm with light theme in iTerm2 with Inconsolata font on OS X

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Vifm with dark solarized theme on OS X
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    Search highlight and directory tree preview

    Vifm Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Terminal-based
    5.  Vim key mapping
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  10. FenrirFS icon
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    FenrirFS

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    FenrirFS is a file management application that allows you to organize and label files using colors, stars, and tags, preview files without opening them, and automatically sync folders.

    106 FenrirFS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Top FenrirFS Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Portable
    3.  Automatic Tagging
    4.  File preview
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Auto scan folder
    7.  Bookmarks
    8.  Tree view
    9.  Tagging
    10.  Tag based
    11.  Synchronization
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  11. JumpFm icon
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    JumpFm

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    JumpFm is a minimalistic dual panel file manager (currently released only for Windows, Mac, and Linux) that lets you navigate your file system very efficiently.

    115 JumpFm alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron

    JumpFm Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Dual Pane Support
    3.  Windows-like
    4.  Electron based
    Discontinued

    The last release was in 2017, but you can still download it and use it.

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  12. NERD tree

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    The NERDTree is a file system explorer for the Vim editor. Using this plugin, users can visually browse complex directory hierarchies, quickly open files for reading or editing, and perform basic file system operations.

    72 NERD tree alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Vim

    NERD tree Features

    1.  Vim plugin
    2.  Tree structure
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  13. Unreal Commander icon
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    Unreal Commander

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    Very powerfull two-panel interface commander. Unreal Commander has UNICODE support, Extended search of files, Multi-rename tool, Synchronization of directories, Support of archives ZIP, RAR, ACE, CAB, JAR, TAR, LHA, GZ, TGZ , Built-in FTP client, Folder tabs, Support of...

    71 Unreal Commander alternatives
    Unreal Commander screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Unreal Commander Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dual Pane Support
    3.  Thumbnails
    4.  Folder Sync
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  14. GNOME Commander icon
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    GNOME Commander

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    GNOME Commander is a "two-pane" graphical file manager for the GNOME desktop environment. GNOME Commander aims to fulfill the demands of more advanced users who like to focus on file management, their work through special applications and running smart commands.

    83 GNOME Commander alternatives
    Dual pane

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Properties
    Permission
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    Meta

    GNOME Commander Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Dual Pane Support
    5.  Support for FTP
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