QTTabBar AlternativesTop File Managers and other similar apps like QTTabBar

QTTabBar is described as 'Extension for Windows Explorer that brings tabbed browsing to Microsoft's file browser. It comes with a number of nifty features including a favorites function for launching folders and applications, groupings of folders that can be opened together, tooltip' and is a very popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 25 alternatives to QTTabBar for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, File Explorer and Vim apps. The best QTTabBar alternative is Clover, which is free. Other great apps like QTTabBar are Krusader, TidyTabs, Stardock Groupy and Finder.

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  1. Clover icon

    Clover

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    Wings for your Windows Explorer!

    Clover is an extension of the Windows Explorer, to add multi-tab functionality similar to Google Chrome browser. After Clover is installed, you will be able to open multiple folders in tabs within the same window, and you can also be able to add.

    12 Clover alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Entire app window
    Discontinued

    Last update (Clover Beta 3.5.4) on April 14, 2020: http://en.ejie.me/blog.html

    Bundleware

    Since version 3.1.0, the program contains adwares, as reported on Reddit and VirusTotal. https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/4uqswo/new_version_of_clover_out_310_tabbed_windows/d96tkpy/

    Top Clover Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Tabbed browsing
    3.  Multiple Browser Tabs
    4. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    5.  GUI Designer
    6.  Chrome style tabs
    7.  Chrome-like
    8.  IT Asset Management
    9.  Tab Stacking
    10.  Bookmarks
    11.  Windows-explorer

    Clover VS QTTabBar

     
    Comments about Clover as an Alternative to QTTabBar
    muratoner
    Positive Feb 10, 2017
    -3

    I love clover beause very easy file management and other process. Thansk for Clover Developers.

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    • Most users think Clover is a great QTTabBar alternative.

    • Clover is the most popular Windows alternative to QTTabBar.

    • Clover is the most popular free alternative to QTTabBar.

    • Clover is Free and ProprietaryQTTabBar is Free and Open Source
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    Krusader

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    Krusader is an advanced twin panel (commander style) file manager for KDE Plasma and other desktops in the *nix world.

    54 Krusader alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • XQuartz
    • KDE Plasma
    Krusader screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Root explorer
    3.  Advanced searching
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Built-in viewer
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Batch Rename Files
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Support for FTP

    Krusader VS QTTabBar

     
    Comments about Krusader as an Alternative to QTTabBar
    Sam Lander
    Negative Jul 24, 2023
    1

    Krusader is a file explorer, while QTTabBar is like an extension for Windows Explorer.

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    • Krusader is the most popular Linux alternative to QTTabBar.

    • Krusader is the most popular Open Source alternative to QTTabBar.

    • Krusader is Free and Open SourceQTTabBar is also Free and Open Source
    • Krusader is LightweightQTTabBar is not according to our users
  4. TidyTabs icon

    TidyTabs

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    Elevate desktop productivity with tabbed functionality across applications. TidyTabs integrates seamlessly with Windows, allowing tab organization, reordering, and renaming. It supports various applications like Explorer and Office, working with AquaSnap for window snapping and tiling.

    14 TidyTabs alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Rule-based auto-grouping
    4.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    5.  Window organizer
    6.  Rule based
    7.  Tabbed browsing
    8.  Tab preview
    9.  Tabbed interface

    TidyTabs VS QTTabBar

     
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    TidyTabs

    Elevate desktop productivity with tabbed functionality across applications. TidyTabs integrates seamlessly with Windows, allowing tab organization, reordering, and renaming. It supports various applications like Explorer and Offi...

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  6. Stardock Groupy icon

    Stardock Groupy

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    Enhance your workflow on Windows with a tabbed interface that organizes multiple applications. Drag and drop windows together, preview contents by mouseover, and copy files between Explorer tabs easily. It's a powerful tool from Stardock to streamline your productivity.

    12 Stardock Groupy alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Stardock Groupy screenshot 1

    Stardock Groupy Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Tab Stacking
    3.  GUI Designer

    Stardock Groupy VS QTTabBar

     

    • Stardock Groupy is the most popular commercial alternative to QTTabBar.

    • Stardock Groupy is Paid and ProprietaryQTTabBar is Free and Open Source
  7. Finder icon

    Finder

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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.

    140 Finder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Finder screenshot 1

    Finder Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Miller columns

    Finder VS QTTabBar

     
    Comments about Finder as an Alternative to QTTabBar
    Guest
    Negative Apr 30, 2019
    8

    QTTabBar is a Windows file manager replacement. Finder is Mac only. Thus, Finder is not an alternative to QTTabBar.

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    • Finder is the most popular Mac alternative to QTTabBar.

    • Finder is Free and ProprietaryQTTabBar is Free and Open Source
  8. XtraFinder icon

    XtraFinder

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    XtraFinder add tabs and extra features to the Finder.

    18 XtraFinder alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Finder
    XtraFinder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Auto-Fit Column Width
    3.  Tabbed interface

    XtraFinder VS QTTabBar

     
    Comments about XtraFinder as an Alternative to QTTabBar
    Guest
    Negative Apr 30, 2019
    4

    QTTabBar is a Windows file manager replacement. XtraFinder is not compatible with Windows. Q.E.D. XtraFinder is not an alternative to QTTabBar, regardless of how good or bad either app is.

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    • XtraFinder is Freemium and ProprietaryQTTabBar is Free and Open Source
  10. Bloom File Manager icon

    Bloom File Manager

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    The finest replacement for Finder with powerful tools to streamline your workflow, enhance productivity, and keep everything organized at your fingertips.

    51 Bloom File Manager alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Bloom File Manager screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  File Tagging
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Batch Rename Files
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Integrated Search
    9.  Dual Pane Support
    10.  Tagging
    11.  Support for regular expressions
    12.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Bloom File Manager VS QTTabBar

     
  11. Actual Window Manager icon

    Actual Window Manager

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    Total Windows® Facelift!.

    37 Actual Window Manager alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tabbed Explorer feature adds tabs to vanilla system Windows Explorer (also known as File Explorer since Windows 10).

    Actual Window Manager Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Extensible window manager
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window docking

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  12. ExplorerEx icon

    ExplorerEx

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ExplorerEx screenshot 1
    Discontinued

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

    ExplorerEx Features

    1.  XAML

    ExplorerEx VS QTTabBar

     
  13. Nomad.NET icon

    Nomad.NET

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    Nomad.NET is a powerful dual-pane file manager complete with breadcrumbs, thumbnails, integration with explorer plugins, and even support for multiple tabs.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window.
    Discontinued

    Last release is from 2016. See here: http://www.nomad-net.info/news

    Nomad.NET Features

    1.  Support for FTP

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  14. Unreal Commander icon

    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...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Unreal Commander screenshot 1

    Unreal Commander Features

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

    Unreal Commander VS QTTabBar

     
  15. GNOME Commander icon

    GNOME Commander

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Dual pane

    GNOME Commander Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Dual Pane Support
    5.  Support for FTP

    GNOME Commander VS QTTabBar

     
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