Files by Microsoft AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like Files by Microsoft

Files by Microsoft is described as 'Files is a free app for managing files on your Windows Phone. By using this app you can: • Access files stored on your phone and SD card • Browse, search and launch files • Easily share one file or multiple files • Create folders to organize your files • Copy, move, rename and d' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Files by Microsoft for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, Windows, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Files by Microsoft alternative is Total Commander, which is free. Other great apps like Files by Microsoft are Files, File Explorer, Solid Explorer and Files by Google.

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  1. Total Commander icon
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    A versatile file manager offering side-by-side dual-pane for intuitive navigation, powerful built-in FTP client, extensive archive format support, robust file comparison tool with editor, advanced multi-rename using regular expressions, and scalable customization options.

    177 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • Total Commander is the most popular Windows, Android & Android Tablet alternative to Files by Microsoft.

    • Total Commander is the most popular free alternative to Files by Microsoft.

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryFiles by Microsoft is Free and Proprietary
    • Total Commander is Customizable and LightweightFiles by Microsoft is not according to our users
  2. Files icon
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    Advanced Windows file manager offers tabbed browsing, dual-pane drag-and-drop, column navigation, built-in archive creation and extraction, file tagging, QuickLook previews, context menu integration, quick search, and customizable appearance for streamlined organization.

    120 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Files is the most popular Open Source alternative to Files by Microsoft.

    • Files is Free and Open SourceFiles by Microsoft is Free and Proprietary
    • Files is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightFiles by Microsoft is not according to our users
  3. 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
     
  4. 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 Files by Microsoft.

    • Finder is Free and ProprietaryFiles by Microsoft is also Free and Proprietary
  5. Ghost Commander icon
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    Ghost Commander is a file manager with two panels for the Android™ platform. Its development was inspired by the famous (Norton|Midnight|Total) Commander desktop applications, so if you are familiar with those great programs, you will find Ghost Commander a familiar and very...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  6. X-plore icon
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    X-plore is a file manager for mobile phones, with wide range of functions on the file system of your mobile device.

    37 X-plore alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
     
  7. 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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    The ASTRO File Manager helps you get the most out of your Android smart phone.

    It allows you to manage files on your phone without the need for a computer. Operations you can perform: copy, paste, move, delete, open with other apps, create and folders, etc. What’s convenient ab.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  9. Root Explorer icon
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    Root Explorer is the ultimate file manager for root users. Access the whole of android's file system (including the elusive data folder!).

    49 Root Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
    • Root Explorer is the most popular commercial alternative to Files by Microsoft.

    • Root Explorer is Paid and ProprietaryFiles by Microsoft is Free and Proprietary
  10. FenrirFS icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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