Magellan Explorer Alternatives

Magellan Explorer is described as 'Advanced, yet easy to use, Windows file manager based on the powerful dual window pane concept. Previous users of the Norton Commander file manager and similar tools will feel right at home' and is a FTP Client in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Magellan Explorer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and PortableApps.com apps. The best Magellan Explorer alternative is WinSCP , which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Magellan Explorer are Double Commander, Total Commander, Files and QTTabBar.

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Magellan Explorer alternatives are mainly File Managers but may also be FTP Clients or File Search Utilities. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Magellan Explorer.

Magellan Explorer

FTP Client
Paid • Proprietary

Magellan Explorer is an advanced, yet easy to use, Windows file manager based on the powerful dual window pane concept. Previous users of the Norton Commander file manager and similar tools will feel right at home.

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Magellan Explorer alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022

Fileboss
FileBoss is the robust and powerful file manager for Windows that tames today's large and complex Windows' file systems.
50 Fileboss alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
Fileboss Features
Synchronization
Dual Pane Support
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Discontinued
Last version is from May 2017. See here: https://www.theutilityfactory.com/updates/whats_new.htm

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DOS Navigator OSP
Dos Navigator Open Source Project is dedicated for development of the popular file shell Dos Navigator (DN) through collective efforts of an open group of programmers.
36 DOS Navigator OSP alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
DOS Navigator OSP Features
Portable
Console-based
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Discontinued
Hasn't been maintained in 10 years.

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Dopus5
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.
52 Dopus5 alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- AROS
- AmigaOS
- MorphOS
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ExplorerXP
ExplorerXP is a very fast, small, compact and innovative FREEWARE file manager for Windows 2000/XP. Unlike the regular Windows Explorer, it displays the total size of each folder and allows you to browse multiple folders from a tabbed interface.
49 ExplorerXP alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
Discontinued
Old and discontinued, important features such as right click menu not working in Windows 10

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FE File Explorer
The one-stop files solution.
120 FE File Explorer alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Mac
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
FE File Explorer Features
Sync with iCloud
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- FE File Explorer is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Magellan Explorer.
- FE File Explorer is Paid and ProprietaryMagellan Explorer is also Paid and Proprietary

SpeedCommander
SpeedCommander is a comfortable file manager. It builds on the proven two window technology and offers a multitude of exclusive features. Sort, copy, move or delete your files either using the keyboard or the mouse.
54 SpeedCommander alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
SpeedCommander Features
1. Supports Zip files
2. Supports RAR files
3. Tabbed Folders navigation
4. Quick Preview
5. Multiple Files Renaming
6. Fast file and folder search
7. User Custom Toolbar
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WinFrigate
Frigate3 is a handy file manager with built-in file viewers, handy utilities, and a wealth of other options that make managing and browsing through files easy.
77 WinFrigate alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
WinFrigate Features
Built-in viewer
Support for FTP
Support for SFTP
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Discontinued
Last version 3.36 is from December 2008 but can still bought on the website.

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Commander
File management utility and image viewer. The program has an effective split screen interface with two directory views or a directory view and a file viewer.
78 Commander alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
Commander Features
Dual Pane Support
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File Viewer and Reader
Allows you to view files of various formats from your disk.
56 File Viewer and Reader alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
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EF Commander
EF Commander is a file manager for the Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Window XP and Windows Vista desktop. If youve ever used and liked Norton Commander, youll like this dual-windowed program, which comes complete with bubble and online help.
66 EF Commander alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- FTP Client
Platforms
- Windows
EF Commander Features
Multiple languages
Tabbed interface
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Free FTP
Free FTP is a simplified, intuitive, and best of all free FTP client! It uploads and downloads files quickly and reliably, keeps your FTP server settings in one place, and allows you to pause or cancel transfers.
54 Free FTP alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Free FTP Features
Supports Zip files
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Desk & Archive
Desk & Archive is a file manager with redefined desktop for a workplace. People usually store on Windows desktop their unfinished documents mixed with frequently used documents and shortcuts to programs and folders. This makes desktop suboptimal in all of those functions.
26 Desk & Archive alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- File Search Utility
Platforms
- Windows
Desk & Archive Features
File Organizer
File preview
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