FlashFolder Alternatives

FlashFolder is described as 'Open source tool that extends the file-related common dialogs (e.g. open/save dialog) seen in most Windows applications. A small toolbar docks onto these dialogs that provides menus for quick access to recently-used folders, favorite folders and more' and is an app in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to FlashFolder for Windows, File Explorer, Mac and PortableApps.com. The best FlashFolder alternative is Listary, which is free. Other great apps like FlashFolder are Keypirinha, Direct Folders, Quick Access Popup and Actual Window Manager.

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FlashFolder is an open source tool that extends the file-related common dialogs (e.g. open/save dialog) seen in most...

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FlashFolder alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. Listary icon

    Listary

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    Listary is a revolutionary search utility for Windows that makes finding your files and launching applications blazing fast, for casual and power users alike!.

    114 Listary alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer
    Global Search

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Fast file and folder search
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  File Search
    5.  Application Launchers
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Fuzzy Finder
    9.  Full-Text Search
    10.  Quick Switch
    11.  Portable
    12.  Content Searching

    Listary VS FlashFolder

     
    Comments about Listary as an Alternative to FlashFolder
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    Negative Aug 27, 2018
    1

    Listary's described purpose has literally nothing to do with Explorer open/save dialogs, which is the singular focus of FiashFolder.

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    Listary icon

    • Listary is the most popular Windows alternative to FlashFolder.

    • Listary is the most popular free alternative to FlashFolder.

    • Listary is Freemium and ProprietaryFlashFolder is Free and Open Source
    • Listary is LightweightFlashFolder is not according to our users
  2. Keypirinha icon

    Keypirinha

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    A lightning fast and flexible keystroke launcher for Windows. No installation required (portable). Extensible with Python3 plugins.

    155 Keypirinha alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    smart search
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.26) was released in November 2020.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Configurable
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Application Launchers
    5.  File Search
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Calculus solving

    Keypirinha VS FlashFolder

     
    Comments about Keypirinha as an Alternative to FlashFolder
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    Negative Feb 13, 2021
    1

    Even though Keypirinha is a great software, it doesn't modify Open/Save dialogs.

    FlashFolder Icon
    Keypirinha icon
    • Keypirinha is Free and ProprietaryFlashFolder is Free and Open Source
    • Keypirinha is Lightweight and CustomizableFlashFolder is not according to our users
  4. Direct Folders icon

    Direct Folders

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    Access your folders from anywhere.

    112 Direct Folders alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Direct Folders screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Quick Switch
    3.  Folders

    Direct Folders VS FlashFolder

     
  5. Quick Access Popup icon

    Quick Access Popup

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    The freeware Quick Access Popup (QAP) lets you move like a breeze between your frequently used folders, documents, applications, web pages and much more!

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Quick Access Popup screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  Folders
    4.  Launcher
    5.  Support for Hotkeys

    Quick Access Popup VS FlashFolder

     
  6. Actual Window Manager icon

    Actual Window Manager

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    Total Windows® Facelift!.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tabbed Explorer feature adds tabs to vanilla system Windows Explorer (also known as File Explorer since Windows 10).

    Actual Window Manager Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Extensible window manager
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window docking

    Actual Window Manager VS FlashFolder

     

    • Actual Window Manager is the most popular commercial alternative to FlashFolder.

    • Actual Window Manager is Paid and ProprietaryFlashFolder is Free and Open Source
  7. Folders Popup icon

    Folders Popup

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    Folders Popup lets you move like a breeze between your frequently used folders, documents and links! Have all your favorites at your finger tip - press the middle mouse button to popup your personalized menu.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    tray tip

    Folders Popup Features

    1.  Portable
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Click to call
    4.  Special Folders
    5.  Launcher
    6.  Folders

    Folders Popup VS FlashFolder

     

    • Folders Popup is the most popular Open Source alternative to FlashFolder.

    • Folders Popup is Free and Open SourceFlashFolder is also Free and Open Source
  9. StExBar icon

    StExBar

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    The StExBar provides many useful commands for your everyday use of Windows explorer. And you can add as many custom commands on your own as you like.

    3 StExBar alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    StExBar screenshot 1

    StExBar Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension

    StExBar VS FlashFolder

     
  10. FileBox eXtender icon

    FileBox eXtender

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    FileBox enhances Windows by adding several advanced functions to the standard Open File and Save File dialog boxes. (Note that if a program uses its own "private" dialog boxes for these functions, you wont see our FileBox buttons, sorry.)

    11 FileBox eXtender alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Standard Windows File/Save As… box with and without FileBox eXtender buttons
    Discontinued

    FileBox eXtender is no longer supported. The binary builds and source code are available for download.

    FileBox eXtender Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    FileBox eXtender VS FlashFolder

     
  11. Default Folder X icon

    Default Folder X

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    Quick access to your files and folders in every app.

    10 Default Folder X alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    In Open and Save dialogs, Default Folder X's toolbar menus give you quick access to your files and folders

    Default Folder X Features

    1.  Spotlight

    Default Folder X VS FlashFolder

     

    • Default Folder X is the most popular Mac alternative to FlashFolder.

    • Default Folder X is Paid and ProprietaryFlashFolder is Free and Open Source
  12. FSL Launcher icon

    FSL Launcher

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    Organizes your shortcuts/icons on the desktop.

    83 FSL Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    FSL Launcher screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.1.4.4, released in 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    FSL Launcher Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Add-ons
    4.  Launcher

    FSL Launcher VS FlashFolder

     
  13. Folder Menu icon

    Folder Menu

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    Folder Menu - a tiny, portable folder switching tool and file launcher. You can quickly jump to your favorite folders in explorer, open/save dialog or command prompt...and more. You can also launch your favorite folders, files or urls.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Folder Menu screenshot 1
    Folder Menu screenshot 2
    Discontinued

    Last updated 2010/04/23

    Folder Menu Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Folders

    Folder Menu VS FlashFolder

     
  14. FCorp My Quick Launch icon

    FCorp My Quick Launch

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    Faster access to your favorite files, folders, programs, etc.

    127 FCorp My Quick Launch alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ID flagIndonesia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FCorp My Quick Launch screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer developed. Last version, released in August 2016, can be still bought from the official website.

    FCorp My Quick Launch Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher

    FCorp My Quick Launch VS FlashFolder

     
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