File Explorer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as FTP Clients for Mac

File Explorer is not available for Mac but there are a few alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac FTP Client alternative is GNOME Files, 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 four of them are FTP Clients available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac FTP Client alternatives to File Explorer are ForkLift, Commander One and DCommander.

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  1. GNOME Files icon

    GNOME Files

     222 likes

    GNOME 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.

    64 GNOME Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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    GNOME Files vs File Explorer Comments
    ichimitch
    Positive
    0

    Imagine being a Linux user

    ab1
    Negative
    0

    Many missing features like open as admin.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    nautilus is for linux. file explorer is for windows

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • GNOME Files is Free and Open SourceFile Explorer is Free and Proprietary
    • GNOME Files is Privacy focusedFile Explorer is not according to our users
  4. Commander One icon

    Commander One

     73 likes

    Commander One is dual-pane file manager for OS X created in Swift, which enables you to manage your files in the best possible way.

    92 Commander One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Commander One vs File Explorer Comments
    RemovedUser
    Negative
    -5

    Is there a choice for single-pane? Or would that be Commander Two?

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Commander One is Freemium and ProprietaryFile Explorer is Free and Proprietary
  5. DCommander icon

    DCommander

     5 likes

    DCommander is a two-pane file manager that gives you full control over your computer's filesystem.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    DCommander vs File Explorer Comments
    RemovedUser
    Negative
    -1

    Why two panels? You usually only work with one. Open another window side-by-side if you need two.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • DCommander is Paid and ProprietaryFile Explorer is Free and Proprietary
    • DCommander is CustomizableFile Explorer is not according to our users
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