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 Mar 12, 2020
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  1. Fileboss icon
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    Fileboss

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    FileBoss is the robust and powerful file manager for Windows that tames today's large and complex Windows' file systems.

    50 Fileboss alternatives
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    • Windows

    Fileboss Features

    1.  Synchronization
    2.  Dual Pane Support
    Discontinued

    Last version is from May 2017. See here: https://www.theutilityfactory.com/updates/whats_new.htm

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  2. DOS Navigator OSP

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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    DOS Navigator OSP Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Console-based
    Discontinued

    Hasn't been maintained in 10 years.

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  4. Liquifile icon
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    Liquifile

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    An innovative visual file browser that makes huge amounts of data (be it music, video or documents) easily browsable and searchable. It does this by plotting data in 2D and other usability simplifications.

    28 Liquifile alternatives
    A browser view with explanatory comments

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. ZTreeWin icon
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    ZTreeWin

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    ZTreeWin is a fast and flexible text-mode file/directory manager for all versions of Windows. It has been developed as the successor to the legendary DOS file-manager XTreeGold. Anyone who has used that remarkable program would be aware of its superior capabilities as a...

    50 ZTreeWin alternatives
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    • Windows

    ZTreeWin Features

    1.  Console-based
    2.  Logging
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  6. ExplorerXP icon
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    ExplorerXP

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    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
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    Old and discontinued, important features such as right click menu not working in Windows 10

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  7. Dopus5 icon
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    Dopus5

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    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.

    50 Dopus5 alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • AROS
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
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  9. WinFrigate icon
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    WinFrigate

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    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
    Main Window

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    Platforms

    • Windows

    WinFrigate Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  Support for SFTP
    Size Manager
    Thumbnail Viewer
    Discontinued

    Last version 3.36 is from December 2008 but can still bought on the website.

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  10. FE File Explorer icon
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    FE File Explorer

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    The one-stop files solution.

    120 FE File Explorer alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    FE File Explorer Features

    1.  Sync with iCloud
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    • FE File Explorer is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to NERD tree.

    • FE File Explorer is Paid and ProprietaryNERD tree is Free and Open Source
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    Commander

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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Commander Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
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  12. EF Commander icon
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    EF Commander

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    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.

    67 EF Commander alternatives
    EF Commander screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    EF Commander Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Tabbed interface
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  13. Moroshka icon
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    Moroshka

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    Moroshka File Manager is the classic 2-windows file manager focused on elegant user interface, usability and sets of unique features.

    75 Moroshka alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Discontinued

    Last update is from May 2011 but the software can still be downloaded on the Apple App Store.

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    Desk & Archive

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    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
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    • Windows

    Desk & Archive Features

    1.  File Organizer
    2.  File preview
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