Finder Alternatives

Finder is described as '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' and is a popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Finder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Finder alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Finder are Total Commander, Files, Spacedrive and Dolphin 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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Multi Commander icon
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    Multi Commander is a multi-tabbed file manager and is an alternative to the standard Windows Explorer. It uses the very popular and efficient dual-panel layout.

    83 Multi Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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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.

    106 fman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Tablacus Explorer is a tabbed file manager with Add-on support.

    Tabbed interface Add-on support Customizable association, menus, keys, mouse gestures, alias Completely Portable, No installation required Multiple language and Unicode support Open source .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  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
     
  7. XtraFinder icon
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    XtraFinder add tabs and extra features to the Finder.

    20 XtraFinder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Finder
     
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    Much better than the original!

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    • Most users think XtraFinder is a great Finder alternative.

    • XtraFinder is Freemium and ProprietaryFinder is Free and Proprietary
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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.

    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
     
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    Modern dual-pane file manager for MacOSX. Quick, efficient and keyboard-oriented.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Marta icon
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    Marta is a dual-pane file manager. Most of the time you work with two directory panes placed side-by-side. It allows you to do the basic file operations such as copying or moving files in a fast and efficient way, because you can see both source and target directories, and you...

    19 Marta alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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