File Explorer Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to File Explorer for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative 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 loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to File Explorer are Files, Total Commander, FreeCommander and Spacedrive.

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File Explorer alternatives are mainly File Managers, but if you're looking for File Search Utilities or FTP Clients you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Windows, Windows + Open Source, Linux, Free, Windows + Free and Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to File Explorer.
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  1. SharpEnviro icon
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    SharpEnviro (or SharpE) is an open source shell replacement system for Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. When using SharpEnviro the default Windows desktop is replaced by a new and more powerful desktop environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. FileVoyager icon
     8 likes

    FileVoyager is a freeware Orthodox file manager (OFM) for Microsoft Windows. OFM’s are file managers using two panels of disks browsers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. PowerDesk Professional is the easiest file management software for organizing & managing your files, digital photos, & MP3 files. File manager Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. EF Commander icon
     2 likes

    EF 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.

    66 EF Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Fileside icon
     4 likes

    Fileside is a file manager for Mac and Windows that lets you create workspaces of tiled folders for each of your projects, collections or workflows. The folders you need will never be more than a click away.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. An intuitive file manager for Windows and Linux (Alpha version) that displays your files in a calendar-like time view.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. FolderFresh icon
     2 likes

    FolderFresh is a small tool that organises messy folders automatically. It sorts files into simple categories such as Documents, Images, Videos, Audio, Archives, Code, and Other.

    51 FolderFresh alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. WinNc icon
     2 likes

    WinNc is a Norton Commander file manager for Windows 10.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. A visual fast easy powerful file manager with multiple views and panes at the same time, lets you have full and whole control of lots of documents simultaneously, brings maximum efficiency and most comfortable.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. ExplorerXP icon
     11 likes

    ExplorerXP is a very fast, small, compact and innovative FREEWARE file manager for Windows 2000/XP. Unlike the regular Windows Explorer, it displays the total size of each folder and allows you to browse multiple folders from a tabbed interface.

    49 ExplorerXP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. cryo icon
     4 likes

    cryo is a visual file manager with free encrypted peer to peer file transfer capabilities and dual-pane mode.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Fyctory icon
     Like

    Fyctory is a modern file Manager. The main purpose of this application is to be a tool to work with your files, combining functionality, performance and quality.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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