Root Explorer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as FTP Clients

The best FTP Client 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 six of them are FTP Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting FTP Client alternatives to Root Explorer are Directory Opus, Solid Explorer, Ghost Commander and AnExplorer.

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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 Feb 13, 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
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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

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

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
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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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Ghost Commander VS Root Explorer
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AnExplorer
📁 Another Android Explorer ( File Manager ) is an All-in-One Open source file manager for all android devices including Phones, Phablets, Tablets, Chromecast, Wear OS, Android TV and Chromebooks.
46 AnExplorer alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- FTP Client
Platforms
- Android
- Android TV
- Android Wear
- Android Tablet
AnExplorer Features
Android tv
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AnExplorer VS Root Explorer
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DCommander
DCommander is a two-pane file manager that gives you full control over your computer's filesystem.
110 DCommander alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- File Manager
- FTP Client
Platforms
- Mac
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DCommander Features
1. Built-in viewer
2. Customizable
3. Dual Pane Support
4. Drag and Drop
5. Secure Copy (SCP)
6. Synchronization
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DCommander VS Root Explorer
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