Open Source Files by Google Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Files by Google for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Android alternative is Fossify File Manager. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Files by Google and many of them are open source and available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Android alternatives to Files by Google are SD Maid SE, Amaze File Manager, Material Files and Ghost Commander.

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Files by Google alternatives page was last updated Mar 15, 2025
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  1. Fossify File Manager icon

    Fossify File Manager

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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
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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

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    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
  2. SD Maid SE icon

    SD Maid SE

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    SD Maid SE (aka SD Maid 2) is a file management tool for Android that specialises in maintenance. Its core purpose is freeing up space and removing unwanted data.

    144 SD Maid SE alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Duplicate File Finder
    2.  Delete Temporary Files
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Root explorer

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  4. 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

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  5. Material Files icon

    Material Files

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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

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  6. 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

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  7. File Explorer Compose icon

    File Explorer Compose

     4 likes
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    A modern, feature-rich, and lightweight file manager for Android, built entirely with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

    21 File Explorer Compose alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  9. Little File Explorer icon

    Little File Explorer

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    Little File Explorer, previous known as Simple File Explorer, is a simple file explorer, designed with compatibility in mind.

    63 Little File Explorer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Little File Explorer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Small-footprint
    5.  Low memory usage
    6.  Lower Resource Computer support
    7.  Low CPU usage
    8.  Minimum system resource usage
    9.  Low resource footprint
    10.  MD5 signature
    11.  Checksums verification
    12.  Low-Ram Usage

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  10. Right Files icon

    Right Files

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    A reliable tool that helps you manage and organize files on your device without annoying ads. You can easily search, move, copy, delete and rename files and folders on your device.

    37 Right Files alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Right Files screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

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

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  11. LTE Cleaner icon

    LTE Cleaner

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    LTE Cleaner wipes the only thing Android API 23+ can clean: log files, temporary files, and empty folders. Opensource, no ads.

    23 LTE Cleaner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Discontinued

    The app has been discontinued since Google removed it from Google Play Store. The developer will not update it anymore. More info at the app's repo: https://github.com/TheRedSpy15/LTECleanerFOSS You can still download the APK directly from GitHub though.

    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Delete Temporary Files

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  12. Secure File Manager icon

    Secure File Manager

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    Secure File Manager is open source file manager for keeping your files in safe. Hiding files or encrypting files.

    27 Secure File Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Secure File Manager screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free

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  13. Amaze File Utilities icon

    Amaze File Utilities

     6 likes
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    From the developers of open source app Amaze File Manager. An all in one source app to view, manage and analyse internal storage media files with built-in media players and without any ads. An open source alternative to Google Files android app.

    23 Amaze File Utilities alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    Amaze File Utilities screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Chromecast Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for Gestures
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Built-in viewer
    7.  Image Processing
    8.  In built video player

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  14. SD Maid - System Cleaner icon

    SD Maid - System Cleaner

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    SD Maid helps maintain a clean device by offering a variety of tools for managing apps and files. It can remove leftover files from uninstalled apps, manage installed apps, search for files, provide a detailed overview of storage, optimize databases, and remove expendable files.

    52 SD Maid - System Cleaner alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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