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 Files, Total Commander, 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 Dec 21, 2024
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  1. Nemo Documents icon
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    Nemo Documents

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    An intuitive file manager for Windows and Linux (Alpha version) that displays your files in a calendar-like time view.

    52 Nemo Documents alternatives
    On Windows

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Nemo Documents Features

    1.  File Organizer
    On Linux
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  2. Unreal Commander icon
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    Unreal Commander

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    Very powerfull two-panel interface commander. Unreal Commander has UNICODE support, Extended search of files, Multi-rename tool, Synchronization of directories, Support of archives ZIP, RAR, ACE, CAB, JAR, TAR, LHA, GZ, TGZ , Built-in FTP client, Folder tabs, Support of...

    72 Unreal Commander alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Unreal Commander Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dual Pane Support
    3.  Thumbnails
    4.  Folder Sync
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  4. UltraExplorer icon
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    UltraExplorer

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    UltraExplorer is a Windows Explorer replacement that will change the way you think about file management. Other Explorer replacement applications duplicate the same old paradigm introduced by Microsoft in Windows 95.

    80 UltraExplorer alternatives
    Customize it any way you like it!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    UltraExplorer Features

    1.  Thumbnails
    2.  Folder Size
    3.  Multiple Browser Tabs
    4.  Tree view
    5.  Miller columns
    Discontinued

    The official website is no longer available. Last version, 2.0.3.0, released in July 2009, can be still downloaded from SoftPedia.

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  5. Saladin icon
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    Saladin

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    Saladin is an open source dual-pane file manager for Windows which merges the capabilities of Windows Explorer with the well known and easy to use orthodox user interface.

    79 Saladin alternatives
    Main window (standard theme)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window (dark theme)
    Options
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    Search

    Saladin Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Supports Zip files
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Dual Pane Support
    5.  Shell integration
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7.  Support for FTP
    8.  Integrated Search
    Discontinued

    Last version is from May 2017. See here: https://saladin.mimec.org/news

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  6. Folders File Manager icon
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    Folders File Manager

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    Folders File Manager is designed for users who recently transitioned from a PC as well as for those who have always missed a tree-style file manager on their Mac. Everything in Folders feels as familiar as possible while satisfying your passion for beautiful-looking apps.

    19 Folders File Manager alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  File Tagging
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Tree view
    9.  Multi-tabs
    10.  Folder Hierarchy
    11.  Thumbnails
    12.  Explorer-like
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  7. Metro Commander icon
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    Metro Commander

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    Metro Commander is an orthodox file manager which allows you to manage your files and folders from within the Modern Windows UI interface.

    55 Metro Commander alternatives
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    License model

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Metro Commander screenshot 1

    Metro Commander Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Shared Folders
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  Dual Pane Support
    Discontinued

    The last update of the Lite version is from 2018, and the last update of the pro version is from 2013.

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  9. Xfe icon
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    Xfe

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    X File Explorer (Xfe) is an MS-Explorer or Commander like file manager for X. It is based on the popular, but discontinued, X Win Commander, originally developed by Maxim Baranov.

    74 Xfe alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce

    Xfe Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
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  10. Better Explorer icon
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    Better Explorer

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    This is a replacement for the standard Windows Explorer with more features for more convenience.

    53 Better Explorer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer

    Better Explorer Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Explorer-like
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  11. My Commander icon
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    My Commander

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    My Commander (MyCO) is "the smallest - smartest - fastest file manager in the world", for Windows. Small and smart, MyCO uses less of your computer's memory while it's running.

    128 My Commander alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    My Commander Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Secure Copy (SCP)
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  12. ExplorerEx icon
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    ExplorerEx

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    A Swift, Multi-Tabbed, Modern UI and Humanized File Explorer.

    56 ExplorerEx alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ExplorerEx Features

    1.  XAML
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    Discontinued

    The latest version is from 2022 and the GitHub repository has been archived.

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  13. Sunrise Commander icon
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    Sunrise Commander

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    The Sunrise Commander is a richly featured double-pane file manager for the Emacs editor that combines the power of dired and the convenience of orthodox file managers (Midnight Commander, Far, etc).

    106 Sunrise Commander alternatives
    Basic view with command line -- graphics mode

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs

    Sunrise Commander Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    With extensions installed: tabs, tree, modeline, buttons -- graphics mode
    With extensions installed: tabs, tree, modeline, buttons -- text console mode
    +1
    With PopViewer extension, browsing pictures
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  14. bug.n

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    bug.n is a tiling window manager add-on for Microsoft Windows. It is written in the scripting language AutoHotkey.

    80 bug.n alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    bug.n Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Tiling
    3.  Workspaces
    4.  Feed Reader

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