Files by Google Alternatives

Files by Google is described as 'Free up space on your phone' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Files by Google for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, Windows, F-Droid and Mac apps. The best Files by Google alternative is CCleaner, which is free. Other great apps like Files by Google are Files, Total Commander, Glary Utilities and Fossify File Manager.

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Files by Google alternatives page was last updated Apr 11, 2025
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  1. FileFlow icon

    FileFlow

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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
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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

     
  2. 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
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    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

     
  4. 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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    Glary Utilities

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  6. 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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    File Explorer Compose VS Files by Google

     
  7. Tokie icon

    Tokie

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    A document, a database, and a browser, all in your folders.

    51 Tokie alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Tokie screenshot 1

    Top Tokie Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    7.  Widgets
    8.  Custom templates
    9.  Hidden files
    10.  Content Templates
    11.  File preview
    12. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration

    Tokie VS Files by Google

     

    • Tokie is the most popular commercial alternative to Files by Google.

    • Tokie is Paid and ProprietaryFiles by Google is Free and Proprietary
  8. Little File Explorer icon

    Little File Explorer

     5 likes
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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

    Little File Explorer VS Files by Google

     
  10. SHAREit icon

    SHAREit

     50 likes
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    SHAREit - An inter-phone transmission tool that has zero network traffic; Works even without internet connection and 60x faster than Bluetooth.

    116 SHAREit alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • KaiOS
    SHAREit screenshot 1
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    SHAREit Features

    1.  Optimized for Windows

    SHAREit VS Files by Google

     
  11. Right Files icon

    Right Files

     2 likes
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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

    Right Files VS Files by Google

     
  12. Clean Master icon

    Clean Master

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    Clean Master for PC is a cleaner of junk files and a computer optimizer. The desktop tool removes invalid, temporary, and cache files that tend to slow down a device. It targets over 500 applications and cleans software junk left behind.

    153 Clean Master alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Clean Master for Windows
    Warning

    The Android version of Clean Master was removed by Google in 2020 from the Play Store including all Cheetah Mobile's apps "for violating our disruptive ads policy and disallowed interstitial policy."

    Clean Master Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  1-click maintenance
    3.  Software Management

    Clean Master VS Files by Google

     
  13. Fortect icon

    Fortect

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    Offers performance enhancement with Swift Clean and Core Stability, malware shielding across platforms, cloud security, chrome browsing protection, and real-time ransomware defense.

    33 Fortect alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    Fortect screenshot 1

    Fortect Features

    1.  Data leak prevention
    2.  Real-time protection
    3.  Registry repairing
    4.  Browser Protection
    5.  Ransomware Protection

    Fortect VS Files by Google

     
  14. LTE Cleaner icon

    LTE Cleaner

     23 likes
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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
    LTE Cleaner screenshot 1
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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

    LTE Cleaner VS Files by Google

     
  15. Fover icon

    Fover

     6 likes
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    Introducing Fover, a fresh approach to file management on your macOS device. With Fover, moving files and folders becomes a breeze, taking just three simple steps: drag and drop files into the app, specify the destination folder, and click the move button.

    62 Fover alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Fover screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Watch Folder
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Live Preview
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  File preview
    7.  Drag and Drop

    Fover VS Files by Google

     
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