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The best File Manager alternative to Files by Google is Files, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Files by Google and loads of them are File Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Manager alternatives to Files by Google are Total Commander, Fossify File Manager, Explorer++ and Amaze File Manager.

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  1. Files icon

    Files

     120 likes
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    Introducing Files, the ultimate file manager app for Windows. With its sleek and intuitive design, navigating through your files has never been easier. Files features tabs for easy switching between different folders, a column view for quick file browsing, and dual pane support...

    118 Files alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Files screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Column View
    3.  Built-in themes
    4.  Image Preview
    5.  Dual Pane Support
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  File Archiving
    8. Git icon  Git integration
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  File Tagging
    11.  Tabbed interface
    12.  No registration required

    Files VS Files by Google

     

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

    • Files is Free and Open SourceFiles by Google is Free and Proprietary
    • Files is Customizable and Privacy focusedFiles by Google is not according to our users
  2. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

     889 likes
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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.

    182 Total Commander alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Total Commander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Batch Rename Files
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Support for FTP
    5.  File Search
    6.  File Comparison
    7.  Quick search
    8.  Directory sync
    9.  Split-screen view
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Built-in viewer

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  4. Fossify File Manager icon

    Fossify File Manager

     34 likes
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    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. ?

    55 Fossify File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Fossify File Manager screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    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 VS Files by Google

     
    Comments about Fossify File Manager as an Alternative to Files by Google
    Violeta Carrasco
    Positive •Jun 24, 2024
    1

    because it is more minimalist, simple, it is open-source and does not track or sell your data to anyone. So it's private. (I keep a couple of details for the review)

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    • Fossify File Manager is Free and Open SourceFiles by Google is Free and Proprietary
    • Fossify File Manager is Privacy focused and LightweightFiles by Google is not according to our users
  5. Explorer++ icon

    Explorer++

     109 likes
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    Explorer++ is a free file manager for Windows. Available on Windows XP and above, it features the same familiar interface as Windows Explorer, while introducing several enhancements and improvements for a much richer file browsing experience.

    90 Explorer++ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Portable
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Built-in viewer

    Explorer++ VS Files by Google

     
  6. Amaze File Manager icon

    Amaze File Manager

     97 likes
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    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...

    55 Amaze File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Amaze File Manager screenshot 1

    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 VS Files by Google

     
  7. Material Files icon

    Material Files

     37 likes
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    Material Design file manager for Android.

    21 Material Files alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Material Files screenshot 1

    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

    Material Files VS Files by Google

     
  9. Sigma File Manager icon

    Sigma File Manager

     27 likes
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    Sigma File Manager is a free, open-source, quickly evolving, modern file manager (explorer / finder) app for Windows and Linux.

    64 Sigma File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Sigma File Manager screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  File Tagging
    9.  Built-in archiver
    10.  Group tabs

    Sigma File Manager VS Files by Google

     

    • Sigma File Manager is the most popular Linux alternative to Files by Google.

    • Sigma File Manager is Free and Open SourceFiles by Google is Free and Proprietary
    • Sigma File Manager is Privacy focusedFiles by Google is not according to our users
  10. Solid Explorer icon

    Solid Explorer

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

    64 Solid Explorer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    Solid Explorer screenshot 1

    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 VS Files by Google

     
  11. Ghost Commander icon

    Ghost Commander

     57 likes
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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...

    56 Ghost Commander alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Ghost Commander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Dual Pane Support
    3.  Split-screen view
    4.  Support for FTP
    5. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    6.  Root explorer
    7. Box icon  Box.com integration

    Ghost Commander VS Files by Google

     
  12. FileFlow icon

    FileFlow

     3 likes
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    FileFlow Plus is an advanced Android file manager that works 100% offline, designed for users who value speed, privacy, and clarity.

    52 FileFlow alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    FileFlow screenshot 1
    FileFlow screenshot 2
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Supports Zip files
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  File Organizer
    10.  HTTP server
    11.  Integrated FTP client
    12.  Support for FTP

    FileFlow VS Files by Google

     
  13. Simple File Manager icon

    Simple File Manager

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

    53 Simple File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Simple File Manager screenshot 1
    Simple File Manager screenshot 2
    Simple File Manager screenshot 3
    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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode

    Simple File Manager VS Files by Google

     
  14. X-plore icon

    X-plore

     54 likes
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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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    X-plore screenshot 1

    X-plore Features

    1.  Supports Zip files
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Integrated PDF Viewer

    X-plore VS Files by Google

     
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