GNOME Files AlternativesTop File Managers and other similar apps like GNOME Files

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1. 

   

   Double Commander

    595 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.

   128 Double Commander alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • File Manager

   Origin

   • Russia

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD

   

   

   

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   David Saylor

   Positive comment•May 9, 2022

   0

   Way more features and way more customization.

   H66m9d

   Positive comment•Aug 9, 2018

   0

   It have more option and flexibility than Nautilus

   

   

   • Most users think Double Commander is a great GNOME Files alternative.

   • Double Commander is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to GNOME Files.

   • Double Commander is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GNOME Files.

   • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceGNOME Files is also Free and Open Source
2. 

   

   Total Commander

    905 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.

   176 Total Commander alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium (Pay once)
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • File Manager
   • File Search Utility

   Origin

   • Switzerland

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Android
   • Android Tablet

   

   

   

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   • Total Commander is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to GNOME Files.

   • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryGNOME Files is Free and Open Source
   • Total Commander is CustomizableGNOME Files is not according to our users
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   Files

    153 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.

   119 Files alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • File Manager
   • File Search Utility

   Origin

   • International

   Platforms

   • Windows

   

   

   

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5. 

   

   Dolphin File Manager

    222 likes

   Dolphin is a file manager for KDE focusing on usability. Has three view modes: Icon, Detail and it used to have Column View like in Finder (it is not available in current version due to problems with maintaibility). Supports FTP, SCP and other protocols. Highly configurable.

   77 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • File Manager
   • File Renamer

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • KDE Plasma
   • Flathub
   • Windows

   

   

   

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6. 

   

   Spacedrive

    143 likes

   Organize files across many devices in one place. From cloud services to offline hard drives, Spacedrive combines the storage capacity and processing power of your devices into one personal distributed cloud, that is both secure and intuitive to use.

   75 Spacedrive alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • File Manager
   • File Sync Tool

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

   

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7. 

   

   Thunar

    148 likes

   Thunar is a modern file manager for the Xfce Desktop Environment. Thunar has been designed from the ground up to be fast and easy-to-use. Its user interface is clean, intuitive, and customizable. Thunar is fast and responsive with a good start up time and directory load time.

   86 Thunar alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • File Manager
   • File Search Utility

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Xfce
   • MacPorts
   • XQuartz

   

   

   

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9. 

   

   Midnight Commander

    242 likes

   GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software. Its a feature rich full-screen text mode application that allows you to copy, move and delete files and whole directory trees, search for files...

   103 Midnight Commander alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • File Manager
   • FTP Client

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Cygwin
   • MacPorts

   

   

   

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    File Explorer

     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.

    127 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • File Manager
    • File Search Utility

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

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    Nemo

     76 likes

    Nemo is the official file manager for the Linux Mint operating system running the Cinnamon desktop. It re-introduced several features removed from the file manager Nautilus, from which it originated.

    22 Nemo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • File Manager

    Origin

    • Ireland
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    

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    hyOzd

    Positive comment•Dec 31, 2024

    0

    Nemo is a fork of gnome files while it was called nautilus that was started by Linux Mint project to keep its traditional features and looks. For example double pane. If you miss the old nautilus look this might be your best option.

    Guest

    Positive comment•Dec 12, 2019

    0

    It was developed as an alternative

    Review by a new / low-activity user.

    

    

    • Almost everyone thinks Nemo is a great GNOME Files alternative.

    • Nemo is Free and Open SourceGNOME Files is also Free and Open Source
    • Nemo is CustomizableGNOME Files is not according to our users
12. 

    

    Sigma File Manager

     30 likes

    Sigma File Manager is a free, open-source, quickly evolving, modern file manager (explorer / finder) app for Windows and Linux.

    67 Sigma File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • File Manager
    • File Search Utility

    Origin

    • Russia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    

    

    

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    hyOzd

    Negative comment•Dec 31, 2024

    0

    At first look this app doesn't have good support for linux. It doesn't hide 'dotfiles' even though in the settings 'hidden files' option is off. Maybe there was another setting, couldn't find it. Quick view feature did not open a simple text file, I'm guessing because it didn't have txt extension.

    

    

    • Sigma File Manager is Free and Open SourceGNOME Files is also Free and Open Source
13. 

    

    Far Manager

     178 likes

    Far Manager is a program for managing files and archives in Windows operating systems. Far Manager works in text mode and provides a simple and intuitive interface for performing most of the necessary actions:

    103 Far Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • File Manager

    Origin

    • Russia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

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14. 

    

    ForkLift

     101 likes

    The most advanced dual pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS.

    113 ForkLift alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • File Manager
    • FTP Client

    Origin

    • Hungary
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    

    

    

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