Finder AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Search Utilities

The best File Search alternative to Finder is Total Commander, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Finder and many of them are File Search Utilities so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Search Utility alternatives to Finder are Files, OneCommander, FreeCommander and XYplorer.

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  1. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

     908 likes

    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.

    178 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about Total Commander as an Alternative to Finder
    Paul
    1

    @Digital Sorceress No necessarily. I was using macOS before, but I switched to Linux a few years ago, and I was looking for a Finder alternative for Linux. You can use the filters if you only want to see macOS alternatives.

    Digital Sorceress
    Negative
    -2

    Total Commandser is not for MacOS - Folks looking for an alternative to Finder are looking for one for MacOS since Finder is explicitly the default MacOS file explorer

    Total Commander icon
    Total Commander icon
    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryFinder is Free and Proprietary
    • Total Commander is Customizable and LightweightFinder is not according to our users
  2. Files icon

    Files

     160 likes

    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.

    121 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Files as an Alternative to Finder
    Digital Sorceress
    Negative
    0

    Finder is a MacOs app, so tagging a windows app as an alternative to it is not helpful

    Files icon
    Files icon
    • Files is Free and Open SourceFinder is Free and Proprietary
    • Files is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightFinder is not according to our users
  5. FreeCommander icon

    FreeCommander

     396 likes

    FreeCommander is an easy-to-use alternative to the standard windows file manager. The program helps you with daily work in Windows. Here you can find all the necessary functions to manage your data stock.

    115 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  6. XYplorer icon

    XYplorer

     209 likes

    XYplorer is a file manager for Windows. It features tabbed browsing, a powerful file search, a versatile preview, a highly customizable interface, optional dual pane, scripting engine, and a large array of unique ways to efficiently automate frequently recurring tasks.

    93 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Thunar icon

    Thunar

     148 likes

    Thunar is a modern file manager for the Xfce Desktop Environment. Thunar has been designed from the ground up to be fast and easy-to-use. Its user interface is clean, intuitive, and customizable. Thunar is fast and responsive with a good start up time and directory load time.

    87 Thunar alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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  10. File Explorer icon

    File Explorer

     231 likes

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about File Explorer as an Alternative to Finder
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It lacks quite essential features such as quick preview, tabs and multi panel view

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    File Explorer icon
    File Explorer icon
    • File Explorer is Free and ProprietaryFinder is also Free and Proprietary
    • File Explorer is LightweightFinder is not according to our users
  11. Commander One icon

    Commander One

     73 likes

    Commander One is dual-pane file manager for OS X created in Swift, which enables you to manage your files in the best possible way.

    92 Commander One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about Commander One as an Alternative to Finder
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Norton Commander on Midnight Commander younger sister. With Mac's look and feel. Runs on El Capitan as well.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Commander One icon
    Commander One icon
    • Commander One is Freemium and ProprietaryFinder is Free and Proprietary
    • Commander One is LightweightFinder is not according to our users
  13. Amaze File Manager icon

    Amaze File Manager

     101 likes

    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...

    60 Amaze File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  14. xplorer² icon

    xplorer²

     103 likes

    xplorer² is a desktop file manager combining the simplicity of Windows explorer with the speed and efficiency of traditional dual pane file managers.

    92 xplorer² alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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