FX File Explorer AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like FX File Explorer

FX File Explorer is described as 'Features a Material Design UI and new ways to transfer your files between devices and computers' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to FX File Explorer for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid, Kindle Fire and Fire TV apps. The best FX File Explorer alternative is Fossify File Manager, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FX File Explorer are ES File Explorer, Solid Explorer, Ghost Commander and Little File Explorer.

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FX File Explorer alternatives page was last updated Jan 19, 2025
  1. Fossify File Manager icon
     30 likes

    Tired of file managers that slow you down and invade your privacy? Unlock a lightning-fast, secure, and completely customizable experience with Fossify File Manager. ?

    50 Fossify File Manager alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  Supports Zip files
    8.  Built-in viewer
    9.  Material design
    10.  MD5 signature
    11.  Checksums verification
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    Comments about Fossify File Manager as an Alternative to FX File Explorer
     
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    Lacks support for network locations

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    • Fossify File Manager is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to FX File Explorer.

    • Fossify File Manager is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FX File Explorer.

    • Fossify File Manager is Free and Open SourceFX File Explorer is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Fossify File Manager is Privacy focused and LightweightFX File Explorer is not according to our users
  2. ES File Explorer icon
     165 likes

    ES File Explorer is a free, featured all-in-one file manager, application manager, task killer, webDAV client & FTP client for your Android phone.

    87 ES File Explorer alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    • Fire TV

    ES File Explorer Features

    1.  Network Folders
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Software Management
    Warning

    The app was bought by another company and bundled with adwares.

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  3. Solid Explorer icon
     78 likes

    Solid Explorer is the best looking file and cloud manager with two independent panels, which brings to you a new file browsing experience.

    61 Solid Explorer alternatives
    Solid Explorer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Top Solid Explorer Features

    1.  Supports RAR files
    2.  Supports Zip files
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Built-in viewer
    6.  Material design
    7.  Network Folders
    8.  Support for SFTP
    9.  Built-in themes
    10.  Support for Samba
    11.  Computation and verification of hashes
    12. Box icon  Box.com integration
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  4. Ghost Commander icon
     57 likes

    Ghost Commander is a file manager with two panels for the Android™ platform. Its development was inspired by the famous (Norton|Midnight|Total) Commander desktop applications, so if you are familiar with those great programs, you will find Ghost Commander a familiar and very...

    55 Ghost Commander alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Dual Pane Support
    3.  Split-screen view
    4.  Support for FTP
    5. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    6.  Root explorer
    7. Box icon  Box.com integration
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  5. Little File Explorer icon
     5 likes

    Little File Explorer, previous known as Simple File Explorer, is a simple file explorer, designed with compatibility in mind.

    61 Little File Explorer alternatives
    Little File Explorer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Small-footprint
    5.  Low memory usage
    6.  Lower Resource Computer support
    7.  Low CPU usage
    8.  Minimum system resource usage
    9.  Low resource footprint
    10.  MD5 signature
    11.  Checksums verification
    12.  Low-Ram Usage
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  6. Simple File Manager icon
     19 likes

    Simple File Manager is a super quick & professional file and folder manager for Android devices.

    50 Simple File Manager alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    Warning

    The Simple Mobile Tools suite of mobile apps have been bought by ZipoApps in December 2023, and now show some ads, while not being open source anymore. If you're looking for something similar to the original Simple Mobile Tools apps, you should take a look at the Fossify suite of apps (listed on AlternativeTo). More information here: Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps, sparks controversy over future of open source apps

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  7. Files by Google icon
     14 likes

    Free up space on your phone.

    110 Files by Google alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Files by Google Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
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  8. Cx File Explorer icon
     18 likes

    Cx File Explorer is a powerful file manager app with a clean and intuitive interface. With this file manager app, you can quickly browse and manage the files on your mobile device, PC, and cloud storage, just like you use Windows Explorer or Finder on your PC or Mac.

    23 Cx File Explorer alternatives
    Cx File Explorer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Built-in viewer
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  LAN
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  9. Right Files icon
     1 like

    A reliable tool that helps you manage and organize files on your device without annoying ads. You can easily search, move, copy, delete and rename files and folders on your device.

    35 Right Files alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Built-in viewer
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free
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  10. Root Explorer icon
     18 likes

    Root Explorer is the ultimate file manager for root users. Access the whole of android's file system (including the elusive data folder!).

    49 Root Explorer alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Root Explorer Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  SQLite
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    • Root Explorer is the most popular commercial alternative to FX File Explorer.

    • Root Explorer is Paid and ProprietaryFX File Explorer is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Droid Explorer icon
     11 likes

    A tool to manage your rooted Android device with the simplicity of Windows Explorer.

    59 Droid Explorer alternatives
    Droid Explorer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Droid Explorer Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Root explorer
    Discontinued

    Last update was in April 2017.

    Droid Explorer iconFX File Explorer Icon

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    • Droid Explorer is the most popular Windows alternative to FX File Explorer.

    • Droid Explorer is Free and Open SourceFX File Explorer is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. FileManagerSphere icon
     1 like

    The FileManagerSphere is a powerful file management tool designed to simplify and enhance your experience when dealing with documents, media, and other file types. With advanced features and an intuitive interface, FileManagerSphere provides a comprehensive solution for...

    48 FileManagerSphere alternatives
    FileManagerSphere screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Widgets
    7.  Material design
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