File Explorer Alternatives

File Explorer is described as 'Manage files effortlessly with a graphical interface offering offline access, dark mode, ad-free usage, and zip support, optimized for Windows' and is a very popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 100 alternatives to File Explorer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best File Explorer alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like File Explorer are Total Commander, Files, Spacedrive and FreeCommander.

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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 + Open Source, Windows, Free, Windows + Free, File Management 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. cryo icon
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    cryo is a visual file manager with free encrypted peer to peer file transfer capabilities and dual-pane mode.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. WinNc icon
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    WinNc is a Norton Commander file manager for Windows 10.

    59 WinNc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Windows File Manager lives again and runs on all currently supported version of Windows, including Windows 10.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Fyctory icon
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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. ExplorerEx icon
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    A Swift, Multi-Tabbed, Modern UI and Humanized File Explorer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    File Explorer Pro is a free, secure tool that helps you find file faster, manage files easily, powerful file manager with a clean, and intuitive interface. You can easily find how many files & apps you have on your device at a glance instantly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    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.
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    • DCommander is Paid and ProprietaryFile Explorer is Free and Proprietary
    • DCommander is CustomizableFile Explorer is not according to our users
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    Metro Commander is an orthodox file manager which allows you to manage your files and folders from within the Modern Windows UI interface.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Commander icon
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    File management utility and image viewer. The program has an effective split screen interface with two directory views or a directory view and a file viewer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Manager for Files - smart file explorer for your Windows 10 device!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    We tabbified your current Windows File Explorer by wrapping BrightExplorer around it, and added other advanced functionality for example a brand new favourite panel!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
     
  12. BB4Win icon
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    BB4Win (Blackbox for Windows) is an alternative shell for Microsoft Windows. The program aims to emulate the look and feel of a Linux based desktop. The BB4Win project was discontinued in 2005 but various branches have been built from the source.

    24 BB4Win alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    shell replacement, not file manager

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • BB4Win is Free and Open SourceFile Explorer is Free and Proprietary
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