Root Explorer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Archivers

The best File Archiver alternative to Root Explorer is Amaze File Manager, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Root Explorer and eight of them are File Archivers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Archiver alternatives to Root Explorer are Solid Explorer, Ghost Commander, ASTRO File Manager and Filza File Manager.

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Root Explorer alternatives are mainly File Managers but may also be File Archivers or FTP Clients. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Root Explorer.

Root Explorer

File Manager
Paid • Proprietary

Root Explorer is the ultimate file manager for root users. Access the whole of android's file system (including the elusive data folder!).

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Root Explorer alternatives page was last updated Sep 14, 2021

Amaze File Manager
Amaze File Manager is an intuitive, open-source file manager for Android that's both free and ad-free (no upgrade offers, no popups, no ads at all). It's based on Material Design guidelines so it sits very nicely alongside the stock Android experience from Google and...
48 Amaze File Manager alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- File Manager
- File Archiver
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
+6
Amaze File Manager Features
1. Ad-free
2. Lightweight
3. File Search
4. Material design
5. Privacy focused
6. Dark Mode
7. No registration required
8. Bookmark Organization
9. Root explorer
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Solid Explorer
Solid Explorer is the best looking file and cloud manager with two independent panels, which brings to you a new file browsing experience.
59 Solid Explorer alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- File Archiver
Platforms
- Android
+9
Top Solid Explorer Features
1. Supports Zip files
2. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
3. Root required
4. Built-in viewer
5. Material design
6. Built-in themes
7. Network Folders
8. Support for SFTP
9. Support for Samba
10. Box.com integration
11. SHA256
12. Dropbox integration
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Ghost Commander
Ghost Commander is a file manager with two panels for the Android™ platform. Its development was inspired by the famous (Norton|Midnight|Total) Commander desktop applications, so if you are familiar with those great programs, you will find Ghost Commander a familiar and very...
55 Ghost Commander alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- File Manager
- File Archiver
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
+4
Ghost Commander Features
1. Lightweight
2. Root required
3. Dual Pane Support
4. Split-screen view
5. Support for FTP
6. Dropbox integration
7. Root explorer
8. Box.com integration
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ASTRO File Manager
The ASTRO File Manager helps you get the most out of your Android smart phone.

It allows you to manage files on your phone without the need for a computer. Operations you can perform: copy, paste, move, delete, open with other apps, create and folders, etc. What’s convenient ab.
52 ASTRO File Manager alternatives
+1
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- File Archiver
Platforms
- Android
ASTRO File Manager Features
Software Management
German
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Filza File Manager
Explore files and folders with list view or grid view. View/edit files with powerful viewers, includes: media player, plist editor, hex editor, text editor, …
41 Filza File Manager alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- File Archiver
Platforms
- Online
- iPhone
- Apple TV
- Kindle Fire
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Filza File Manager Features
1. File Tagging
2. Supports RAR files
3. Supports Zip files
4. Software Management
5. Hex Editor
6. Jailbreak required
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- Filza File Manager is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & SaaS alternative to Root Explorer.
- Filza File Manager is Free and ProprietaryRoot Explorer is Paid and Proprietary

Zarchiver
ZArchiver - program to manage archives in android. The program has a simple and functional interface. It lets you create 7z (7zip), zip, bzip2 (bz2), gzip (gz), XZ, tar archives, decompress 7z (7zip), zip, rar, bzip2, gzip, XZ, iso, tar, arj.
32 Zarchiver alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- File Archiver
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Zarchiver Features
1. Ad-free
2. Portable
3. Supports Zip files
4. Supports RAR files
5. ZIP File Mounting
6. Save Articles
7. Unzip multiple zip files
8. Pixel Art
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7Zipper
File manager with archive support.
30 7Zipper alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- File Archiver
Platforms
- Android
7Zipper Features
Supports Zip files
Supports RAR files
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AndroXplorer
AndroXplorer is a new way to explore file manager, password manager and archives manager for Android.
149 AndroXplorer alternatives
+2
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Android
AndroXplorer Features
AES-256 Encryption
Supports Zip files
Supports RAR files
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