Pantheon Files AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like Pantheon Files

Pantheon Files is described as 'File browser designed for elementary OS' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Pantheon Files for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and BSD apps. The best Pantheon Files alternative is Spacedrive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pantheon Files are Dolphin File Manager, OneCommander, GNOME Files and Thunar.

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Pantheon Files alternatives page was last updated Nov 22, 2023
  1. Spacedrive icon
     122 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.

    70 Spacedrive alternatives
    Spacedrive screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Filesystem
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Rust
    4.  File Tagging
    5.  Image Preview
    6.  Cross-Platform
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10. Git icon  Git Support
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Live Preview
    Spacedrive iconPantheon Files Icon

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    • Spacedrive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Pantheon Files.

    • Spacedrive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Pantheon Files.

    • Spacedrive is Free and Open SourcePantheon Files is also Free and Open Source
    • Spacedrive is Privacy focused and LightweightPantheon Files is not according to our users
  2. Dolphin File Manager icon
     196 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.

    80 Dolphin File Manager alternatives
    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Split-screen view
    2.  Tree view
    3.  File preview
    4. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration
    5.  File Renaming
    6.  Network protocols
    7.  Built-in terminal emulation
    8.  Thumbnails
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Remote File Access
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  No Tracking
    Dolphin File Manager iconPantheon Files Icon

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  3. OneCommander icon
     162 likes

    Free dual-pane file manager for Windows featuring tabs, columns, themes, long filename support, image converter, regex renaming and many other unique features.

    88 OneCommander alternatives
    OneCommander screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  File Search
    4.  Multi Column View
    5.  Portable
    6.  Miller columns
    7.  File Tagging
    8.  File preview
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  MP3 / ID3 Renaming
    12.  Batch Rename Files
    OneCommander iconPantheon Files Icon

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  4. GNOME Files icon
     210 likes

    GNOME Files, 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.

    60 GNOME Files alternatives
    GNOME Files screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Favorites
    3.  Bookmarks
    4.  Thumbnails
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Built-in viewer
    10.  Batch Rename Files
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Works Offline
    GNOME Files iconPantheon Files Icon

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  5. Thunar icon
     140 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
    Thunar screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Custom Actions
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Batch Rename Files
    10.  File Tagging
    11.  Built-in viewer
    12.  Integrated Search
    Thunar iconPantheon Files Icon

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  6. PCMan File Manager icon
     58 likes

    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...

    44 PCMan File Manager alternatives
    PCMan File Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • LXDE
    • GTK

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Tree view
    2.  Tabbed browsing
    PCMan File Manager iconPantheon Files Icon

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  7. Nemo icon
     73 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.

    21 Nemo alternatives
    Nemo screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Tree view
    Nemo iconPantheon Files Icon

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  8. Finder icon
     62 likes

    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

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Finder Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Miller columns
    Finder iconPantheon Files Icon

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  9. Index (Maui Applications) icon
     11 likes

    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.

    59 Index (Maui Applications) alternatives
    Index (Maui Applications) screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  File Tagging
    3.  Fast file and folder search
    Index (Maui Applications) iconPantheon Files Icon

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    • Index (Maui Applications) is the most popular Android alternative to Pantheon Files.

    • Index (Maui Applications) is Free and Open SourcePantheon Files is also Free and Open Source
    • Index (Maui Applications) is LightweightPantheon Files is not according to our users
  10. Samsung My Files icon
     5 likes

    "My Files" manages all the files on your smartphone, just like a file explorer on your computer.

    143 Samsung My Files alternatives
    Samsung My Files screenshot 1
    Samsung My Files screenshot 2
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    Samsung My Files screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Samsung My Files Features

    Samsung My Files iconPantheon Files Icon

    Samsung My Files VS Pantheon Files

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    • Samsung My Files is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Pantheon Files.

    • Samsung My Files is Free and ProprietaryPantheon Files is Free and Open Source
  11. Caja icon
     10 likes

    Caja is a fork of Nautilus from GNOME 2 and is native to the MATE Desktop Environment. It is a file manager like the Windows Explorer (not to confuse with Internet Explorer/Microsoft Edge), but for Unix/BSD and Linux.

    47 Caja alternatives
    Caja screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    Caja Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  WebDAV Support
    Caja iconPantheon Files Icon

    Caja VS Pantheon Files

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  12. Marlin icon
     13 likes

    Marlin is a new GTK3-based file manager for Linux, pretty slick and fast.

    Unlike most other file managers Marlin has included the so called "Miller columns" view.

    Features

    • Tabbed browsing
    • Multiple-views
    • Single-click to open (default)
    • Configurable toolbars and.
    84 Marlin alternatives
    Marlin with Miller columns

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Marlin Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Multi Column View
    3.  Miller columns
    4. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    5.  Tabbed browsing
    Marlin iconPantheon Files Icon

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