Root Explorer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Managers

The best File Manager alternative to Root Explorer is Total Commander, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Root Explorer and many of them are File Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Manager alternatives to Root Explorer are Fossify File Manager, Directory Opus, Amaze File Manager and Solid Explorer.

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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 Jan 8, 2024

Total Commander
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.
175 Total Commander alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- File Search Utility
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
- Android Tablet
+1
Top Total Commander Features
1. Dual Pane Support
2. Batch Rename Files
3. Customizable
4. Tabbed interface
5. Support for FTP
6. File Comparison
7. File Search
8. Lightweight
9. Dark Mode
10. Works Offline
11. Full-Text Search
12. Built-in viewer
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Total Commander VS Root Explorer
Is Total Commander a good alternative to Root Explorer?
- Total Commander is the most popular Windows, Android & Android Tablet alternative to Root Explorer.
- Total Commander is the most popular free alternative to Root Explorer.
- Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryRoot Explorer is Paid and Proprietary
- Total Commander is Customizable and LightweightRoot Explorer is not according to our users

Fossify File Manager
Tired of file managers that slow you down and invade your privacy? Unlock a lightning-fast, secure, and completely customizable experience with Fossify File Manager. ?
47 Fossify File Manager alternatives
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
- Android Tablet
Top Fossify File Manager Features
1. No Tracking
2. Ad-free
3. Dark Mode
4. Privacy focused
5. Lightweight
6. No registration required
7. Works Offline
8. Customizable
9. Live Preview
10. Supports Zip files
11. Built-in viewer
12. Material design
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Fossify File Manager VS Root Explorer
Is Fossify File Manager a good alternative to Root Explorer?
- Fossify File Manager is the most popular Open Source alternative to Root Explorer.
- Fossify File Manager is Free and Open SourceRoot Explorer is Paid and Proprietary
- Fossify File Manager is Privacy focused and LightweightRoot Explorer is not according to our users

Directory Opus
Directory Opus is a complete replacement for Explorer, with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today.
79 Directory Opus alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- FTP Client
Platforms
- Windows
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Directory Opus Features
1. Dual Pane Support
2. File preview
3. Integrated Search
4. Folder Size
5. Assignement of comments to files
6. Flat view
7. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
8. Batch Rename Files
9. Tagging
10. File conversion
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Directory Opus VS Root Explorer
Is Directory Opus a good alternative to Root Explorer?
- Directory Opus is the most popular commercial alternative to Root Explorer.
- Directory Opus is Paid and ProprietaryRoot Explorer is also Paid and Proprietary

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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Amaze File Manager VS Root Explorer
Is Amaze File Manager a good alternative to Root Explorer?

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. Root required
2. Material design
3. Built-in themes
4. Network Folders
5. Support for SFTP
6. Support for Samba
7. Box.com integration
8. Google Drive integration
9. Indexed search
10. Dropbox integration
11. Web file manager
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Solid Explorer VS Root Explorer
Is Solid Explorer a good alternative to Root Explorer?

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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Ghost Commander VS Root Explorer
Is Ghost Commander a good alternative to Root Explorer?

Little File Explorer
Little File Explorer, previous known as Simple File Explorer, is a simple file explorer, designed with compatibility in mind.
59 Little File Explorer alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
Top Little File Explorer Features
1. Dark Mode
2. Lightweight
3. Privacy focused
4. Ad-free
5. No Tracking
6. Small-footprint
7. Low memory usage
8. Lower Resource Computer support
9. Low CPU usage
10. Low resource footprint
11. MD5 signature
12. Checksums verification
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Little File Explorer VS Root Explorer
Is Little File Explorer a good alternative to Root Explorer?

Simple File Manager
Simple File Manager is a super quick & professional file and folder manager for Android devices.
47 Simple File Manager alternatives
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License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
Simple File Manager Features
Dark Mode
Lightweight
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Warning
The Simple Mobile Tools suite of mobile apps have been bought by ZipoApps in December 2023, and now show some ads, while not being open source anymore. If you're looking for something similar to the original Simple Mobile Tools apps, you should take a look at the Fossify suite of apps (listed on AlternativeTo). More information here: Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps, sparks controversy over future of open source apps

Simple File Manager VS Root Explorer
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Files by Google
Free up space on your phone.
107 Files by Google alternatives
+4
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- Software Uninstaller
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Files by Google Features
Works Offline
Dark Mode
Google Drive integration
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Files by Google VS Root Explorer
Is Files by Google a good alternative to Root Explorer?

X-plore
X-plore is a file manager for mobile phones, with wide range of functions on the file system of your mobile device.
37 X-plore alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Kindle Fire
X-plore Features
Multiple languages
Integrated PDF Viewer
WebDAV Support
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X-plore VS Root Explorer
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FenrirFS
FenrirFS is a file management application that allows you to organize and label files using colors, stars, and tags, preview files without opening them, and automatically sync folders.
105 FenrirFS alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Windows
Top FenrirFS Features
1. File Tagging
2. Portable
3. Automatic Tagging
4. File preview
5. Multiple languages
6. Auto scan folder
7. Bookmarks
8. Tree view
9. Tagging
10. Tag based
11. Synchronization
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FenrirFS VS Root Explorer
Is FenrirFS a good alternative to Root Explorer?

Secure File Manager
Secure File Manager is open source file manager for keeping your files in safe. Hiding files or encrypting files.
25 Secure File Manager alternatives
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Secure File Manager Features
1. Privacy focused
2. Works Offline
3. No Tracking
4. Ad-free
5. Security focused
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Secure File Manager VS Root Explorer
Is Secure File Manager a good alternative to Root Explorer?