TabExplorer Alternatives

TabExplorer is described as 'Add tabs to Windows explorer. Make Windows Explorer like a tabbed browser' and is an app in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to TabExplorer for Windows, File Explorer, Finder, PortableApps.com and Mac. The best TabExplorer alternative is File Explorer, which is free. Other great apps like TabExplorer are QTTabBar, Clover, Tablacus Explorer and TidyTabs.

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  1. File Explorer icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • File Explorer is the most popular Windows alternative to TabExplorer.

    • File Explorer is the most popular free alternative to TabExplorer.

    • File Explorer is Free and ProprietaryTabExplorer is also Free and Proprietary
    • File Explorer is LightweightTabExplorer is not according to our users
  2. QTTabBar icon
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    QTTabBar is an 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...

    34 QTTabBar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
     
    • QTTabBar is the most popular Open Source alternative to TabExplorer.

    • QTTabBar is Free and Open SourceTabExplorer is Free and Proprietary
  3. Clover icon
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
     
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    Tablacus Explorer is a tabbed file manager with Add-on support.

    Tabbed interface Add-on support Customizable association, menus, keys, mouse gestures, alias Completely Portable, No installation required Multiple language and Unicode support Open source .

    44 Tablacus Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. TidyTabs icon
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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.

    15 TidyTabs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Stardock Groupy icon
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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.

    13 Stardock Groupy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Stardock Groupy is the most popular commercial alternative to TabExplorer.

    • Stardock Groupy is Paid and ProprietaryTabExplorer is Free and Proprietary
  7. XtraFinder icon
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    XtraFinder add tabs and extra features to the Finder.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Finder
     
    • XtraFinder is the most popular Mac alternative to TabExplorer.

    • XtraFinder is Freemium and ProprietaryTabExplorer is Free and Proprietary
    • XtraFinder is CustomizableTabExplorer is not according to our users
  8. TaskSpace icon
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    TaskSpace is a simple Windows application intended to group ANY applications in a single window(task space) to provide fast and easy access to multiple applications simultaneously(no Alt+Tab switching and/or searching for a program in the taskbar is required).

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
     
  9. WindowTabs icon
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    Adds tabbed browsing to desktop windows, letting users drag, group, and organize application windows into tabbed sets for improved multitasking, navigation, and clutter reduction. Works with most Windows programs and supports both open source and original features.

    34 WindowTabs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    We tabbified your current Windows File Explorer by wrapping BrightExplorer around it, and added other advanced functionality for example a brand new favourite panel!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
     
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    Super Lightweight at 307kb Explorer Commander is a two- or four-panel file manager software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  12. FolderViewer icon
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    A very advanced File Manager/Explorer, with Rename and Batch Copy Software tools, flexible Libraries to manage thousands of documents. FolderViewer is the Whole in One of Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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