ForkLift Alternatives for Windows

ForkLift is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is WinSCP , which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to ForkLift and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to ForkLift are Double Commander, Total Commander, Files and Spacedrive.

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ForkLift alternatives are mainly File Managers, but if you're looking for FTP Clients or File Search Utilities you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Linux, iPad and Mac. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to ForkLift.
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  1. WinSCP  icon
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    This powerful, open-source file transfer application supports Windows users with SFTP, FTP, SCP, and WebDAV protocols. It offers different GUI styles and tools for file synchronization and editing. Advanced users can automate and use key authentication with SSH, making it suitable for professionals.

    76 WinSCP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
     
  2. Double Commander icon
     605 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.

    135 Double Commander alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  3. Total Commander icon
     914 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.

    185 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. Files icon
     176 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.

    123 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
     
  5. Spacedrive icon
     160 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.

    82 Spacedrive alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Spacedrive vs ForkLift Comments
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    It is something entirely different. Forklift is for FTP drives, Spacedrive for Mac doesn't even have that function.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Spacedrive is Free and Open SourceForkLift is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Spacedrive is Privacy focused and LightweightForkLift is not according to our users
  6. Usability-focused file manager for KDE desktops offering tabbed and dual-pane browsing, archive support, quick file renaming, filter-based searching, customizable icons, theme adaptation, preview modes, and extensibility with various service integrations.

    82 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

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    Application types

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
     
  7. OneCommander icon
     176 likes

    Dual-pane Windows file manager with tab support, Miller Columns layout, customizable themes, image converter, regex-based renaming, long Unicode path support, batch operations, metadata display, ToDo notes in folders, file previews, smart clipboard, and robust archive handling.

    98 OneCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Text-mode file manager for terminals with dual-pane interface enables copying, moving, deleting, and searching files locally or via remote shells. Includes internal viewer, text editor, subshell integration, broad terminal compatibility, and works over SSH.

    106 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
     
  9. Directory Opus icon
     227 likes

    Complete Explorer alternative with dual-pane navigation, folder tabs, batch renaming, built-in image and document viewer, portable device access, scriptable interface, archive and metadata support, robust search, color coding, sync tools, and high DPI compatibility.

    90 Directory Opus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. XYplorer icon
     211 likes

    Tabbed browsing, dual pane file management, advanced search with filters, scripting and automation, customizable interface, bulk renaming, integrated file preview for various formats, portable operation without installation, user-defined commands, and multi-language support.

    96 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. File Explorer icon
     232 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.

    133 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    File Explorer vs ForkLift Comments
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    File Explorer is basically the Finder in Windows. We want a better Finder/File Explorer. Not the same thing made by different companies.

    Also, Forklift has a side-by-side file GUI so it is easy to move file from one place to another.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • File Explorer is Free and ProprietaryForkLift is Freemium and Proprietary
    • File Explorer is LightweightForkLift is not according to our users
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