Files Alternatives

Files is described as 'Modern Windows file manager with tabbed browsing, dual-pane view, column navigation, integrated archive tools, file tagging, QuickLook support, and appearance customization' and is a very popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Files for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Files alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Files are Total Commander, Spacedrive, OneCommander and Fossify File Manager.

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  1. Cairo Shell icon
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    Cairo is a desktop environment for Windows. Its goal is to develop a desktop experience that increases productivity and advances current technology standards.

    38 Cairo Shell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. 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
     
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    PCMan File Manager (PCManFM) is a file manager application, developed by Hong Jen Yee from Taiwan, which is meant to be a replacement for GNOME Files, Dolphin and Thunar. PCManFM is the standard file manager in LXDE, also developed by the same author in conjunction with other...

    47 PCMan File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • LXDE
    • GTK
     
  4. fman icon
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    The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.

    107 fman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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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.

    51 CoverFlowFinder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. FileFlow icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    A small and two-pane file manager with open plugin architecture. Has the ability to view content of files (text, html, over 40 picture formats, mp3), support for archives (zip, rar, arj, cab, tar/gzip, etc.), and (S)FTP support.

    52 Altap Salamander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Index is a convergent file manager, it the user with a simple way to navigate and manage files. Index incorporates features such as miller columns, embedded terminal, split views, file previews, experimental WebDAV support, tags.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
     
  9. oMega Commander icon
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    Innovative, convenient, fast, feature-packed File Manager, with a unique, powerful and, at the same time, familiar and easy to use interface, designed for all users.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about oMega Commander as an Alternative to Files
    Albert Dubrovin
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    oMega Commander is most effective in all aspects of works with files and folders.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • oMega Commander is Paid and ProprietaryFiles is Free and Open Source
  10. SpaceFM icon
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    Multi-panel tabbed file and desktop manager with built-in VFS, udev- or HAL-based device manager, customisable menu system, and bash integration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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