File Explorer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Duplicate File Finders

The best Duplicate File Finder alternative to File Explorer is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to File Explorer and eight of them are Duplicate File Finders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Duplicate File Finder alternatives to File Explorer are XYplorer, Directory Opus, Thunar and xplorer².

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  1. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

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    Open-source file manager with dual-panel interface, inspired by Total Commander. Supports plugin use, advanced search, tabbed browsing, and runs smoothly with background operations. Unicode and multi-platform compatibility enhance its versatility.

    129 Double Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    It tries too hard to be just a Total Commander replacement. Ultimately it feels like a console interface file manager rather than a GUI file manager with a lot of simple mechanisms in modern GUI-based file managers (not just Windows Explorer!) incredibly hard to replicate.

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    not contain columns for video settings (video length)

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    Why 2 windows in one? I just want a directory tree with a pane showing the contents of that directory.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Double Commander is a great File Explorer alternative.

    • Double Commander is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to File Explorer.

    • Double Commander is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to File Explorer.

    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceFile Explorer is Free and Proprietary
    • Double Commander is Privacy focusedFile Explorer is not according to our users
  2. XYplorer icon

    XYplorer

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    XYplorer is a file manager for Windows. It features tabbed browsing, a powerful file search, a versatile preview, a highly customizable interface, optional dual pane, scripting engine, and a large array of unique ways to efficiently automate frequently recurring tasks.

    93 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about XYplorer as an Alternative to File Explorer
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    I've used only the free version, and its filled of a lot useful functions and tools.

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    Color-coding is a can't-do-without feature once you see it in action.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks XYplorer is a great File Explorer alternative.

    • XYplorer is the most popular commercial alternative to File Explorer.

    • XYplorer is Paid and ProprietaryFile Explorer is Free and Proprietary
    • XYplorer is CustomizableFile Explorer is not according to our users
  4. Directory Opus icon

    Directory Opus

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    Directory Opus is a complete replacement for Explorer, with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today.

    85 Directory Opus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dual display (vertical layout) without trees (this is the Commander style). Both file displays are in list mode, showing popup tooltip for an image file.
     
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    Comments about Directory Opus as an Alternative to File Explorer
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    All the FE is and much, much more

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    It has all the features that File Explorer refuses to add.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Directory Opus is a great File Explorer alternative.

    • Directory Opus is Paid and ProprietaryFile Explorer is Free and Proprietary
  5. Thunar icon

    Thunar

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    Thunar is a modern file manager for the Xfce Desktop Environment. Thunar has been designed from the ground up to be fast and easy-to-use. Its user interface is clean, intuitive, and customizable. Thunar is fast and responsive with a good start up time and directory load time.

    87 Thunar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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    xplorer²

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    xplorer² is a desktop file manager combining the simplicity of Windows explorer with the speed and efficiency of traditional dual pane file managers.

    92 xplorer² alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about xplorer² as an Alternative to File Explorer
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    Lightweight, full-feature customizable file manager

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Very powerfull Explorer replacement, with tons of additional services, tabbed interface, flat navigation, favorite folders and views, long etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Customizable, clean, powerful. The only alternative for Windows

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think xplorer² is a great File Explorer alternative.

    • xplorer² is Paid and ProprietaryFile Explorer is Free and Proprietary
  9. InShot File Manager icon

    InShot File Manager

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    File Manager, a powerful & easy-to-use file manager & file explorer with desktop-grade features, helps you handle ALL your files efficiently.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  10. Batch File Manager icon

    Batch File Manager

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    Rename, move, copy, delete, and otherwise manage multiple files. Rename multiple files according to the rules and pattern you specify using powerful editor with syntax highlighting. Copy, move files to folders specified using absolute/relative paths.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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