Finder AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Sync Tools

The best File Sync alternative to Finder is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Finder and eight of them are File Sync Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Sync Tool alternatives to Finder are Spacedrive, FreeCommander, Directory Opus and ForkLift.

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Finder alternatives are mainly File Managers, but if you're looking for File Sync Tools or FTP Clients you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, Mac + Open Source and Linux. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Finder.
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  1. Double Commander icon
     598 likes

    Open-source file manager with dual-panel interface, inspired by Total Commander. Supports plugin use, advanced search, tabbed browsing, and runs smoothly with background operations. Unicode and multi-platform compatibility enhance its versatility.

    130 Double Commander alternatives

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    Comments about Double Commander as an Alternative to Finder
    Guest
    Negative
    -11

    it does not replace the Finder, but bring Windows Explorer to your Mac... = HORRIBLE way of working with files.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceFinder is Free and Proprietary
    • Double Commander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFinder is not according to our users
  2. Spacedrive icon
     149 likes

    Open-source file explorer integrates cloud, local, and offline storage across devices using a secure virtual distributed filesystem in Rust, enabling unified management, file syncing, privacy control, intuitive interface, and ownership without centralized servers.

    76 Spacedrive alternatives

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  3. FreeCommander icon
     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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  4. ForkLift icon
     102 likes

    The most advanced dual pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS.

    114 ForkLift alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    Comments about ForkLift as an Alternative to Finder
    Digital Sorceress
    Positive
    0

    Forklift 4 is a great Finder replacement.. especially for those of us who came to MacOS from Windows. There are a few things about finder that just really are hard to get used to, and the interface that ForkLift provides just feels a lot more friendly.

    One big positive is that you can pretty much bind a key combo to any command at all in the app - I've found some other Finder alternatives a bit short in this department.

    The down side is that it keys on command which means you get a full list of commands and have to pick ONE shortcut for that command. Other apps key to combo so you can map say command + Backspace AND also have delete both map to delete

    The other great thing with ForkLift is that it seamlessly integrates with SFTP, iCloud, DropBox etc. so you can pretty much treat remote services as drives.

    It has a 15 day free trial and does nag often to upgrade - but the total cost is quite reasonable - I paid $29 for "Family" plan so all my macs are covered.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I remember when the first version of Forklift came out. It was designed to be a total Finder replacement. In the year 2020, Forklift 3 still does it ??

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • ForkLift is Freemium and ProprietaryFinder is Free and Proprietary
  5. Vole Windows Expedition is a new generation file manager, dual-explorer, built-in previewer, 4K supported and one-click to get all your files and folders ready in a nicely gallery format, a more graceful way to manage documents.

    73 Vole Windows Expedition alternatives

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    • Free
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  6. Synapse Commander is a dual-pane macOS file manager that lets you work with local disks and network servers side by side, supporting FTP/FTPS, SFTP, SMB/WebDAV, smart sync, batch rename, and keyboard-driven workflows.

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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