File Explorer AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as FTP Clients
The best free FTP Client alternative to File Explorer is Total Commander. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to File Explorer and ten of them are free FTP Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free FTP Client alternatives to File Explorer are Dolphin File Manager, GNOME Files, ForkLift and Commander One.
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File Explorer alternatives are mainly File Managers but may also be FTP Clients or File Search Utilities. Other popular filters includes Windows + Open Source and Windows + Free. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of File Explorer.- File Manager
- Free • Proprietary
885 likes179 Total Commander alternativesA 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.
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- Freemium • Proprietary
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- Windows
- Android
- Android Tablet
Total Commander VS File Explorer
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196 likes80 Dolphin File Manager alternativesDolphin is a file manager for KDE focusing on usability. Has three view modes: Icon, Detail and it used to have Column View like in Finder (it is not available in current version due to problems with maintaibility). Supports FTP, SCP and other protocols. Highly configurable.
Dolphin File Manager VS File Explorer
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211 likes60 GNOME Files alternativesGNOME Files, formerly known as Nautilus, is the official file manager for the GNOME desktop, giving the user a simple way to navigate and manage its files.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Mac
- Linux
- GNOME
- MacPorts
- XQuartz
GNOME Files VS File Explorer
Is GNOME Files a good alternative to File Explorer?Comments about GNOME Files as an Alternative to File Explorer
ichimitchImagine being a Linux user
0ab1Many missing features like open as admin.
0nautilus is for linux. file explorer is for windows
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96 likes115 ForkLift alternativesThe most advanced dual pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS.
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ForkLift VS File Explorer
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69 likes88 Commander One alternativesCommander One is dual-pane file manager for OS X created in Swift, which enables you to manage your files in the best possible way.
Commander One VS File Explorer
Is Commander One a good alternative to File Explorer?Comments about Commander One as an Alternative to File Explorer
RemovedUserIs there a choice for single-pane? Or would that be Commander Two?
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1 like10 InShot File Manager alternativesFile Manager, a powerful & easy-to-use file manager & file explorer with desktop-grade features, helps you handle ALL your files efficiently.
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- Freemium • Proprietary
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- Android
- Android Tablet
InShot File Manager VS File Explorer
Is InShot File Manager a good alternative to File Explorer?
60 likes72 Unreal Commander alternativesVery powerfull two-panel interface commander. Unreal Commander has UNICODE support, Extended search of files, Multi-rename tool, Synchronization of directories, Support of archives ZIP, RAR, ACE, CAB, JAR, TAR, LHA, GZ, TGZ , Built-in FTP client, Folder tabs, Support of...
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- Freemium • Proprietary
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- Windows
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Unreal Commander VS File Explorer
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2 likes17 Operation Center 2024 Premium alternativesFile manager with two file windows, file preview, FTP and ZIP support, an editor, photo management and many wizards. Very fast file operations due to 64 bit architecture.
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- Freemium • Proprietary
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- Windows
Operation Center 2024 Premium Features
Operation Center 2024 Premium VS File Explorer
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2 likes67 EF Commander alternativesEF Commander is a file manager for the Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Window XP and Windows Vista desktop. If youve ever used and liked Norton Commander, youll like this dual-windowed program, which comes complete with bubble and online help.
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- Freemium • Proprietary
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- Windows
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EF Commander VS File Explorer
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15 likes60 Just Manager alternativesJust Manager is a feature packed, versatile, multi-tabbed multi-pane file manager for the Windows operating system. It is available in both x86 and x64 versions. Despite its many features it is relatively small and efficient.
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- Free • Proprietary
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- Windows
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DiscontinuedLast release is from 2014. See here: http://justmanager.ru/forum/viewforum.php?id=3
Just Manager VS File Explorer
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Comments about Dolphin File Manager as an Alternative to File Explorer
Dolphin is for linux, not for Windows.
It's amazing on Linux and pretty good on Windows. It's pretty, fast, customizable and has a lot of features.
Dolphin is one of my favorite file managers. The negative comment above is incorrect. "Dolphin is for Linux.............", there is also a Windows version, just not as full featured.