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 Files, Spacedrive, Total Commander and Dolphin File Manager.

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  1. MaxCommander icon
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    Manage your files the way you always do, using two panels and the keyboard (and sometimes the mouse). Introducing the MaxCommander.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. Nomad.NET icon
     24 likes

    Nomad.NET is a powerful dual-pane file manager complete with breadcrumbs, thumbnails, integration with explorer plugins, and even support for multiple tabs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Dopus5 icon
     10 likes

    Dopus5 (short for Directory Opus 5) is a well-known Workbench clone for AmigaOS-based computer systems. It features file manager functionality and has been a popular Amiga software title for many years.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • AROS
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
     
  4. Pantheon Files icon
     16 likes

    File browser designed for elementary OS.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Pantheon Files vs Finder Comments
    Leonard Linux
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    This is by far the best alternative to finder available on Linux. They have very much in common including the view in columns, wich is the main hallmark for Finder.

    • Pantheon Files is Free and Open SourceFinder is Free and Proprietary
    • Pantheon Files is Privacy focusedFinder is not according to our users
  5. Xfile icon
     2 likes

    Xfile is a completely Cocoa and Unix based file manager for the OS X operating system written for professional developers and system/network administrators.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. An intuitive file manager for Windows and Linux (Alpha version) that displays your files in a calendar-like time view.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Smart and free file manager for Android with perfect set of features. It provides quick and convenient access to your pictures, music, videos, documents and other files. You'll find that all operations on files become easy and more intuitive.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. Super Lightweight at 307kb Explorer Commander is a two- or four-panel file manager software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  9. File Explorer Pro is a free, secure tool that helps you find file faster, manage files easily, powerful file manager with a clean, and intuitive interface. You can easily find how many files & apps you have on your device at a glance instantly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  10. WinNc icon
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    WinNc is a Norton Commander file manager for Windows 10.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. If you have to name one app which you miss most on your iPad, what would that be? Well, if you use and love your iPad as much as we do, then it ought to be “Explorer” for Windows users and “Finder” for the ones who are coming from Mac World.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
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