GNOME Files Alternatives

GNOME Files is described as 'Formerly known as Nautilus, is the official file manager for the GNOME desktop, giving the user a simple way to navigate and manage its files' and is a very popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to GNOME Files for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD and Android apps. The best GNOME Files alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GNOME Files are Files, Spacedrive, Total Commander and Dolphin File Manager.

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GNOME Files, formerly known as Nautilus, is the official file manager for the GNOME desktop, giving the user a simple way...

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GNOME Files alternatives page was last updated Jun 1, 2025
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  1. Far Manager icon

    Far Manager

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    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:

    102 Far Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    Far Manager Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Text mode
    4.  Build command lines picking files
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  QuickLook File Preview
    7.  Console-based
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Far Manager VS GNOME Files

     
  2. ForkLift icon

    ForkLift

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

    112 ForkLift alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ForkLift screenshot 1

    Top ForkLift Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Mount FTP drives
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  Support for FTP
    5.  Mounting drives
    6.  Miller columns
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  Live Preview
    10.  Favorites
    11. Amazon Simple Storage Service icon  Support for Amazon S3
    12.  Directory sync

    ForkLift VS GNOME Files

     
  4. PCMan File Manager icon

    PCMan File Manager

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    PCMan File Manager (PCManFM) is a file manager application, developed by Hong Jen Yee from Taiwan, which is meant to be a replacement for GNOME Files, Dolphin and Thunar. PCManFM is the standard file manager in LXDE, also developed by the same author in conjunction with other...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • LXDE
    • GTK
    PCMan File Manager screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Tree view
    2.  Tabbed browsing

    PCMan File Manager VS GNOME Files

     
    Comments about PCMan File Manager as an Alternative to GNOME Files
    riveravaldez
    Positive Oct 15, 2021
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    In simple systems it's much more lightweight, fewer dependencies, very quick and simple.

    GNOME Files Icon
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    • Almost everyone thinks PCMan File Manager is a great GNOME Files alternative.

    • PCMan File Manager is Free and Open SourceGNOME Files is also Free and Open Source
    • PCMan File Manager is LightweightGNOME Files is not according to our users
  5. Finder icon

    Finder

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    The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open as you use other apps. It includes the Finder menu bar at the top of the screen and the desktop below that.

    140 Finder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Finder screenshot 1

    Finder Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Miller columns

    Finder VS GNOME Files

     
  6. SpaceFM icon

    SpaceFM

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    Multi-panel tabbed file and desktop manager with built-in VFS, udev- or HAL-based device manager, customisable menu system, and bash integration.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    With big previews/thumbnails
    Discontinued

    Last update was in 2018.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Multi panel
    5.  Gtk

    SpaceFM VS GNOME Files

     
  7. Tokie icon

    Tokie

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    A document, a database, and a browser, all in your folders.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Tokie screenshot 1

    Top Tokie Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    7.  Widgets
    8.  Custom templates
    9.  Hidden files
    10.  Content Templates
    11.  File preview
    12. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration

    Tokie VS GNOME Files

     

    • Tokie is the most popular commercial alternative to GNOME Files.

    • Tokie is Paid and ProprietaryGNOME Files is Free and Open Source
  9. Bloom File Manager icon

    Bloom File Manager

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    The finest replacement for Finder with powerful tools to streamline your workflow, enhance productivity, and keep everything organized at your fingertips.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Bloom File Manager screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  File Tagging
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Batch Rename Files
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Integrated Search
    9.  Dual Pane Support
    10.  Tagging
    11.  Support for regular expressions
    12.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Bloom File Manager VS GNOME Files

     
  10. Dora icon

    Dora

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    Finding files and organizing your computer just go a lot easier. Dora is the smart file explorer designed to save you time and frustration.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Dora screenshot 1

    Dora Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  Automate File Organization
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7.  Built-in AI Assistant
    8.  File Organizer

    Dora VS GNOME Files

     
  11. Index (Maui Applications) icon

    Index (Maui Applications)

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    Index is a convergent file manager, it the user with a simple way to navigate and manage files. Index incorporates features such as miller columns, embedded terminal, split views, file previews, experimental WebDAV support, tags.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • MX flagMexico

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    Index (Maui Applications) screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  File Tagging
    3.  Fast file and folder search

    Index (Maui Applications) VS GNOME Files

     
  12. GNOME Commander icon

    GNOME Commander

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    GNOME Commander is a "two-pane" graphical file manager for the GNOME desktop environment. GNOME Commander aims to fulfill the demands of more advanced users who like to focus on file management, their work through special applications and running smart commands.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Dual pane

    GNOME Commander Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Dual Pane Support
    5.  Support for FTP

    GNOME Commander VS GNOME Files

     
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