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. Saladin icon
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    Saladin

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    Saladin is an open source dual-pane file manager for Windows which merges the capabilities of Windows Explorer with the well known and easy to use orthodox user interface.

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    Main window (standard theme)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window (dark theme)
    Options
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    Search

    Saladin Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Supports Zip files
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Dual Pane Support
    5.  Shell integration
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7.  Support for FTP
    8.  Integrated Search
    Discontinued

    Last version is from May 2017. See here: https://saladin.mimec.org/news

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  2. My Commander icon
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    My Commander

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    My Commander (MyCO) is "the smallest - smartest - fastest file manager in the world", for Windows. Small and smart, MyCO uses less of your computer's memory while it's running.

    127 My Commander alternatives
    My Commander screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    My Commander Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Secure Copy (SCP)
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  4. Caja icon
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    Caja

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    Caja is a fork of Nautilus from GNOME 2 and is native to the MATE Desktop Environment. It is a file manager like the Windows Explorer (not to confuse with Internet Explorer/Microsoft Edge), but for Unix/BSD and Linux.

    47 Caja alternatives
    Caja screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    Caja Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  WebDAV Support
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  5. Better Explorer icon
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    Better Explorer

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    This is a replacement for the standard Windows Explorer with more features for more convenience.

    54 Better Explorer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer

    Better Explorer Features

    1.  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Explorer-like
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    Bundleware

    Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

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  6. Sunrise Commander icon
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    Sunrise Commander

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    The Sunrise Commander is a richly featured double-pane file manager for the Emacs editor that combines the power of dired and the convenience of orthodox file managers (Midnight Commander, Far, etc).

    106 Sunrise Commander alternatives
    Basic view with command line -- graphics mode

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs

    Sunrise Commander Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    With extensions installed: tabs, tree, modeline, buttons -- graphics mode
    With extensions installed: tabs, tree, modeline, buttons -- text console mode
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    With PopViewer extension, browsing pictures
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  7. Tux Commander icon
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    Tux Commander

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    Tux Commander is a windowed file manager with 2 panels side by side similar to Double Commander, Total Commander or Midnight Commander.

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    Tux Commander - Main window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce

    Tux Commander Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Support for FTP
    Simple Connection Manager
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.6.70, released in November 2009, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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  9. Marlin icon
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    Marlin

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    Marlin is a new GTK3-based file manager for Linux, pretty slick and fast.

    Unlike most other file managers Marlin has included the so called "Miller columns" view.

    Features

    • Tabbed browsing
    • Multiple-views
    • Single-click to open (default)
    • Configurable toolbars and.
    85 Marlin alternatives
    Marlin with Miller columns

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Multi Column View
    2.  Miller columns
    3.  Dropbox integration
    4.  Tabbed browsing
    Discontinued

    Last commit 2013-04-16. See https://bazaar.launchpad.net/~marlin-devs/marlin/marlin-0.5/files

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  10. elokab file manager icon
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    elokab file manager

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    elokab-fm fast and lightweight file manager.

    97 elokab file manager alternatives
    elokab file manager screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Discontinued

    Last update on 2018.

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  11. FileVoyager icon
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    FileVoyager

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    FileVoyager is a freeware Orthodox file manager (OFM) for Microsoft Windows. OFM’s are file managers using two panels of disks browsers.

    53 FileVoyager alternatives
    Main interface with one panel displaying 3D thumbnails

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main interface with one panel displaying 3D thumbnails for mp3 tracks
    Main interface with one panel displaying an embedded viewer playing an audio track
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    Standalone viewer playing an audio track
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  12. WinBrowser icon
    WinBrowser icon

    WinBrowser

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    WinBrowser features a multi-column interface as used on the Macintosh resulting in the most elegant file manager available for Windows today.

    119 WinBrowser alternatives
    WinBrowser screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    WinBrowser screenshot 3

    WinBrowser Features

    1.  Miller columns
    2.  Multi Column View
    3.  macOS-like
    4.  Support for Multiple threads
    5.  Image Preview
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 4.2, released in 2013 or before, can be still downloaded from the official website. The software is supposed to be a paid software but there's an “Available soon” message on the purchase page since April 2019, so it's currently free.

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  13. Batch File Manager icon
    Batch File Manager icon

    Batch File Manager

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    Rename, move, copy, delete, and otherwise manage multiple files. Rename multiple files according to the rules and pattern you specify using powerful editor with syntax highlighting. Copy, move files to folders specified using absolute/relative paths.

    46 Batch File Manager alternatives
    Batch File Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Batch File Manager Features

    1.  Portable
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  14. STDU Explorer icon
    STDU Explorer icon

    STDU Explorer

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    STDU Explorer is a piece of software that offers you the opportunity to work with image files (support psd, bmp, png, gif, pcx, jpeg, wmf formats) and e-books in DjVu, PDF, FB2, JBIG2, XPS, DCX, WWF, PDB, CBR and CBZ formats.

    50 STDU Explorer alternatives
    STDU Explorer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    STDU Explorer Features

    1.  Image browser
    STDU Explorer screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

    Last version 1.0.517 is from July 2013 but can still be downloaded from the website.

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