PCMan File Manager Alternatives

PCMan File Manager is described as '(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' and is a popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PCMan File Manager for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD and Xfce apps. The best PCMan File Manager alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PCMan File Manager are Files, Spacedrive, Dolphin File Manager and GNOME Files.

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  1. Finder icon
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. Tokie icon
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    A document, a database, and a browser, all in your folders.

    56 Tokie alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Tokie is the most popular commercial alternative to PCMan File Manager.

    • Tokie is Paid and ProprietaryPCMan File Manager is Free and Open Source
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    Brings iconic 3D Cover Flow file browsing to macOS, includes dual pane navigation, Quick Look integration, sidebar access to volumes, instant file sorting, context menus, type-ahead search, familiar Finder-like interface, and open source availability.

    51 CoverFlowFinder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
     
    • Index (Maui Applications) is the most popular Android alternative to PCMan File Manager.

    • Index (Maui Applications) is Free and Open SourcePCMan File Manager is also Free and Open Source
  5. SpaceFM icon
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    Multi-panel tabbed file and desktop manager with built-in VFS, udev- or HAL-based device manager, customisable menu system, and bash integration.

    43 SpaceFM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. GNOME Commander icon
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    GNOME Commander is a "two-pane" graphical file manager for the GNOME desktop environment. GNOME Commander aims to fulfill the demands of more advanced users who like to focus on file management, their work through special applications and running smart commands.

    81 GNOME Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Xfe icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
     
  8. Caja icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  9. Marlin icon
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    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.
    82 Marlin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Polo is a modern, light-weight file manager for Linux with support for multiple panes and tabs; support for archives, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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