SharpEnviro AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like SharpEnviro

SharpEnviro is described as '(or SharpE) is an open source shell replacement system for Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. When using SharpEnviro the default Windows desktop is replaced by a new and more powerful desktop environment' and is a File Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SharpEnviro for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPad and iPhone apps. The best SharpEnviro alternative is Files, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SharpEnviro are Open Shell, File Explorer, Noctalia and Sigma File Manager.

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  1. Files icon

    Files

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    Advanced Windows file manager offers tabbed browsing, dual-pane drag-and-drop, column navigation, built-in archive creation and extraction, file tagging, QuickLook previews, context menu integration, quick search, and customizable appearance for streamlined organization.

    119 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    • Files is the most popular Windows alternative to SharpEnviro.

    • Files is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SharpEnviro.

    • Files is Free and Open SourceSharpEnviro is also Free and Open Source
    • Files is Privacy focused and CustomizableSharpEnviro is not according to our users
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    Open Shell

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    Open Shell is a fork of the Classic Shell project for Windows that getting back the classic start menu to modern versions of Microsoft Windows.

    40 Open Shell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  4. File Explorer icon

    File Explorer

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    Manage your files using a graphical interface with offline capabilities, no registration, zip support, and a lightweight design. Enjoy features like dark mode and ad-free usage on Windows. Known as Explorer, it helps present the taskbar and desktop elements since Windows 95.

    127 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    WindowBlinds

    Customize Windows 10 and 11 with skins for Start menu and taskbar. Includes SkinStudio for designing skins, offering personalized fonts, and color and transparency adjustments.

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    Noctalia

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    Noctalia is a beautiful, minimal desktop shell for Wayland built with Quickshell. It’s designed with a “quiet by design” philosophy, providing a complete desktop experience that stays out of your way.

    37 Noctalia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    • Noctalia is the most popular Linux alternative to SharpEnviro.

    • Noctalia is Free and Open SourceSharpEnviro is also Free and Open Source
    • Noctalia is Minimalistic, Customizable and Privacy focusedSharpEnviro is not according to our users
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    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.

    141 Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Finder is the most popular Mac alternative to SharpEnviro.

    • Finder is Free and ProprietarySharpEnviro is Free and Open Source
  10. Cairo Shell icon

    Cairo Shell

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    Cairo is a desktop environment for Windows. Its goal is to develop a desktop experience that increases productivity and advances current technology standards.

    37 Cairo Shell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    WindowBlinds

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    Customize Windows 10 and 11 with skins for Start menu and taskbar. Includes SkinStudio for designing skins, offering personalized fonts, and color and transparency adjustments.

    37 WindowBlinds alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • WindowBlinds is the most popular commercial alternative to SharpEnviro.

    • WindowBlinds is Paid and ProprietarySharpEnviro is Free and Open Source
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    Window Maker

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    Window Maker has a reputation for being fast, efficient and highly stable. Window Maker has been characterized as reproducing "the elegant look and feel of the NeXTstep GUI" and is noted as "easy to configure and easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Emerge Desktop

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    Emerge Desktop is a replacement Windows "shell" (the desktop environment normally provided by Windows Explorer) for Windows 2000 and above. In order to replace Windows Explorer as a shell, it provides a system tray (the area that collects the icons collected at the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    BB4Win

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    BB4Win (Blackbox for Windows) is an alternative shell for Microsoft Windows. The program aims to emulate the look and feel of a Linux based desktop. The BB4Win project was discontinued in 2005 but various branches have been built from the source.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    For those who prefer a not-so-minimal setup. If I tried to put 82 icons on my explorer desktop I doubt they'd fit in a single column
     

  15. NERD tree

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    The NERDTree is a file system explorer for the Vim editor. Using this plugin, users can visually browse complex directory hierarchies, quickly open files for reading or editing, and perform basic file system operations.

    70 NERD tree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Vim
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