FileExplorer AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like FileExplorer

FileExplorer is described as 'File Explorer is a Windows file manager application that has an interface similar to Windows Explorer. However, it browses and indexes folders faster than the default Explorer. It also has many features that are not available in Windows Explorer, such as tabs and bulk file' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are five alternatives to FileExplorer for Windows and Mac. The best FileExplorer alternative is Directory Opus. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try File Explorer or Finder. Other great apps like FileExplorer are FolderFresh and CoverFlowFinder.

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  1. Directory Opus icon
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    Directory Opus is a complete replacement for Explorer, with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today.

    85 Directory Opus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Directory Opus is the most popular Windows alternative to FileExplorer.

    • Directory Opus is the most popular commercial alternative to FileExplorer.

    • Directory Opus is Paid and ProprietaryFileExplorer is Free and Open Source
  2. File Explorer icon
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    Manage your files using a graphical interface with offline capabilities, no registration, zip support, and a lightweight design. Enjoy features like dark mode and ad-free usage on Windows. Known as Explorer, it helps present the taskbar and desktop elements since Windows 95.

    128 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • File Explorer is the most popular free alternative to FileExplorer.

    • File Explorer is Free and ProprietaryFileExplorer is Free and Open Source
  3. Finder icon
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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.

    142 Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Finder is the most popular Mac alternative to FileExplorer.

    • Finder is Free and ProprietaryFileExplorer is Free and Open Source
  4. FolderFresh icon
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    FolderFresh is a small tool that organises messy folders automatically. It sorts files into simple categories such as Documents, Images, Videos, Audio, Archives, Code, and Other.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • FolderFresh is the most popular Open Source alternative to FileExplorer.

    • FolderFresh is Free and Open SourceFileExplorer is also Free and Open Source
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    Brings iconic 3D Cover Flow file browsing to macOS, includes dual pane navigation, Quick Look integration, sidebar access to volumes, instant file sorting, context menus, type-ahead search, familiar Finder-like interface, and open source availability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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