The Best Paid File Explorer AlternativesTop File Managers & File Search Utilities like File Explorer

The best paid alternative to File Explorer is Directory Opus. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to File Explorer and many of them is paid so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting paid alternatives to File Explorer are xplorer², Path Finder, Tokie and oMega Commander.

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  1. Directory Opus icon

    Directory Opus

     228 likes

    Complete Explorer alternative with dual-pane navigation, folder tabs, batch renaming, built-in image and document viewer, portable device access, scriptable interface, archive and metadata support, robust search, color coding, sync tools, and high DPI compatibility.

    89 Directory Opus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • 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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  2. xplorer² icon

    xplorer²

     104 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Path Finder icon

    Path Finder

     56 likes

    Path Finder is a standalone Finder replacement that takes the Finder's familiar interface and adds numerous powerful features and interface innovations to help anyone be more productive on macOS.

    53 Path Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Path Finder screenshot 1
     
  6. oMega Commander icon

    oMega Commander

     51 likes

    Innovative, convenient, fast, feature-packed File Manager, with a unique, powerful and, at the same time, familiar and easy to use interface, designed for all users.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Standard window with a customized user under itself ribbon. Silver theme.
     
  9. Fileboss icon

    Fileboss

     6 likes

    FileBoss is the robust and powerful file manager for Windows that tames today's large and complex Windows' file systems.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Fileboss screenshot 1
     
  10. MaxCommander icon

    MaxCommander

     6 likes

    Manage your files the way you always do, using two panels and the keyboard (and sometimes the mouse). Introducing the MaxCommander.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MaxCommander screenshot 1
     
  11. Folders File Manager icon

    Folders File Manager

     2 likes

    Folders File Manager is designed for users who recently transitioned from a PC as well as for those who have always missed a tree-style file manager on their Mac. Everything in Folders feels as familiar as possible while satisfying your passion for beautiful-looking apps.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Folders File Manager screenshot 1
     
  12. ExplorerMax icon

    ExplorerMax

     2 likes

    If you are frustrated by the limitations and inconveniences of built-in Windows explorer (File Explorer), ExplorerMax is your better choice. It is an enhanced Windows explorer with far more power functionalities.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ExplorerMax screenshot 1
     
  13. Trove File Explorer icon

    Trove File Explorer

     3 likes

    Efficient macOS file manager with native SwiftUI offers familiar Windows-style cut and paste, tabs, multi-panel browsing, deep sidebar navigation, Quick Look, file previews, conflict handling, external drive support, advanced search, and multi-language localization.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Trove File Explorer screenshot 1
     
  14. FE File Explorer icon

    FE File Explorer

     3 likes

    The one-stop files solution.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    FE File Explorer screenshot 1
     
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