Path Finder AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like Path Finder

Path Finder is described as 'Standalone Finder replacement that takes the Finder's familiar interface and adds numerous powerful features and interface innovations to help anyone be more productive on macOS' and is a popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Path Finder for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and Android apps. The best Path Finder alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Path Finder are Total Commander, Spacedrive, Dolphin File Manager and FreeCommander.

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  1. Double Commander icon
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    Open-source file manager with dual-panel interface, inspired by Total Commander. Supports plugin use, advanced search, tabbed browsing, and runs smoothly with background operations. Unicode and multi-platform compatibility enhance its versatility.

    131 Double Commander alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  2. Total Commander icon
     910 likes

    A versatile file manager offering side-by-side dual-pane for intuitive navigation, powerful built-in FTP client, extensive archive format support, robust file comparison tool with editor, advanced multi-rename using regular expressions, and scalable customization options.

    182 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. Spacedrive icon
     153 likes

    Open-source file explorer integrates cloud, local, and offline storage across devices using a secure virtual distributed filesystem in Rust, enabling unified management, file syncing, privacy control, intuitive interface, and ownership without centralized servers.

    78 Spacedrive alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Usability-focused file manager for KDE desktops offering tabbed and dual-pane browsing, archive support, quick file renaming, filter-based searching, customizable icons, theme adaptation, preview modes, and extensibility with various service integrations.

    80 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
     
  5. FreeCommander icon
     397 likes

    Dual-panel file manager with tabbed navigation, built-in viewer for multiple formats, ZIP/RAR/7z archive support, folder sync and comparison, batch renaming, search within archives, customizable keyboard shortcuts, DOS command integration, and full portability.

    117 FreeCommander alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  6. Directory Opus icon
     227 likes

    Complete Explorer alternative with dual-pane navigation, folder tabs, batch renaming, built-in image and document viewer, portable device access, scriptable interface, archive and metadata support, robust search, color coding, sync tools, and high DPI compatibility.

    86 Directory Opus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  7. Text-mode file manager for terminals with dual-pane interface enables copying, moving, deleting, and searching files locally or via remote shells. Includes internal viewer, text editor, subshell integration, broad terminal compatibility, and works over SSH.

    106 Midnight Commander alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
     
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    Midnight Commander vs Path Finder Comments
    MacDefender
    Negative
    0

    Midnight Commander in not a graphical file manager (GUI) like PathFinder and can't perform many of PathFinders tasks so it can't be an alternative.

    • Midnight Commander is Free and Open SourcePath Finder is Paid and Proprietary
    • Midnight Commander is MinimalisticPath Finder is not according to our users
  8. XYplorer icon
     210 likes

    Tabbed browsing, dual pane file management, advanced search with filters, scripting and automation, customizable interface, bulk renaming, integrated file preview for various formats, portable operation without installation, user-defined commands, and multi-language support.

    94 XYplorer alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  9. File Explorer icon
     232 likes

    Manage your files using a graphical interface with offline capabilities, no registration, zip support, and a lightweight design. Enjoy features like dark mode and ad-free usage on Windows. Known as Explorer, it helps present the taskbar and desktop elements since Windows 95.

    129 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Thunar icon
     148 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.

    88 Thunar alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
     
  11. ForkLift icon
     102 likes

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

    118 ForkLift alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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    ForkLift vs Path Finder Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    In my experience Forklift has been faster and without the bugs that Pathfinder has been plagued with

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -8

    More of a FTP client not a real Finder replacement.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • ForkLift is Freemium and ProprietaryPath Finder is Paid and Proprietary
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