NERD tree Alternatives

NERD tree is described as 'The NERDTree is a file system explorer for the Vim editor. Using this plugin, users can visually browse complex directory hierarchies, quickly open files for reading or editing, and perform basic file system operations' and is a File Manager in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to NERD tree for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and PortableApps.com apps. The best NERD tree alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NERD tree are Total Commander, Files, OneCommander and QTTabBar.

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The NERDTree is a file system explorer for the Vim editor. Using this plugin, users can visually browse complex directory hierarchies, quickly open files for reading or editing, and perform basic file system operations.

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NERD tree alternatives page was last updated Mar 12, 2020
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  1. Far Manager icon
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    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:

    103 Far Manager alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    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
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  2. Multi Commander icon
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    Multi Commander

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    Multi Commander is a multi-tabbed file manager and is an alternative to the standard Windows Explorer. It uses the very popular and efficient dual-panel layout.

    83 Multi Commander alternatives
    Multi Commander screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Portable
    6.  Plugin API
    7.  Folder Size
    8.  Windows-explorer
    9.  Copy & paste actions
    10.  Integrated Search
    11.  Folders
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  4. muCommander icon
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    muCommander

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    muCommander is a lightweight, cross-platform file manager with a dual-pane interface. It runs on any operating system with Java support (Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, *BSD, Solaris...).

    107 muCommander alternatives
    muCommander screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Java
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dual Pane Support
    8.  Java based
    9.  SSH
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    • muCommander is the most popular Web-based alternative to NERD tree.

    • muCommander is Free and Open SourceNERD tree is also Free and Open Source
    • muCommander is LightweightNERD tree is not according to our users
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    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.

    142 Finder alternatives
    Finder screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Finder Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Miller columns
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  6. xplorer² icon
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    xplorer²

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    xplorer² is a desktop file manager combining the simplicity of Windows explorer with the speed and efficiency of traditional dual pane file managers.

    92 xplorer² alternatives
    xplorer² screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    +2
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Fully customizable interface
    2.  Portable
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Batch Rename Files
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  File Tagging
    9.  Full-Text Search
    10.  Works Offline
    11. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    12.  Dark Mode
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  7. fman icon
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    fman

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    The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.

    107 fman alternatives
    Demonstration

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    fman Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Plugin API
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Keyboard Shortcuts
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  9. Altap Salamander icon
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    Altap Salamander

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    A small and two-pane file manager with open plugin architecture. Has the ability to view content of files (text, html, over 40 picture formats, mp3), support for archives (zip, rar, arj, cab, tar/gzip, etc.), and (S)FTP support.

    50 Altap Salamander alternatives
    Altap Salamander screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Altap Salamander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  SSH
    4.  Support for SFTP
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Built-in viewer
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  10. trolCommander icon
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    trolCommander

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    trolCommander - fork of the free and opensource muCommander filemanager.

    66 trolCommander alternatives
    trolCommander screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    trolCommader with built-in Terminal
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  Built-in terminal emulation
    5.  Tabbed interface
    6.  Dual Pane Support
    7.  Support for FTP
    Discontinued

    Last update is from December 29th, 2016.

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  11. NexusFile icon
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    NexusFile

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    NexusFile is a file manager for Windows. You can manage many files very fast and easily. NexusFile will increase your computing performance. If you still use Windows Explorer, you must try this one.

    59 NexusFile alternatives
    NexusFile screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NexusFile screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Multi-tabs
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Portable
    9.  Batch Rename Files
    10.  File Splitting
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  12. Vifm icon
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    Vifm

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    Vifm is a file manager with curses interface, which provides Vi[m]-like environment for managing objects within file systems, extended with some useful ideas from mutt.

    85 Vifm alternatives
    Vifm with light theme in iTerm2 with Inconsolata font on OS X

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Vifm with dark solarized theme on OS X
    Popup style completion of input and tree-view
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    Search highlight and directory tree preview

    Vifm Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Terminal-based
    5.  Vim Key Mapping
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  13. FenrirFS icon
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    FenrirFS

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    FenrirFS is a file management application that allows you to organize and label files using colors, stars, and tags, preview files without opening them, and automatically sync folders.

    106 FenrirFS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Top FenrirFS Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Portable
    3.  Automatic Tagging
    4.  File preview
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Auto scan folder
    7.  Bookmarks
    8.  Tree view
    9.  Tagging
    10.  Tag based
    11.  Synchronization
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  14. JumpFm icon
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    JumpFm

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    JumpFm is a minimalistic dual panel file manager (currently released only for Windows, Mac, and Linux) that lets you navigate your file system very efficiently.

    116 JumpFm alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron

    JumpFm Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Dual Pane Support
    3.  Windows-like
    4.  Electron based
    Discontinued

    The last release was in 2017, but you can still download it and use it.

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