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 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. 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
     
  2. ExplorerXP icon
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    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
     
  3. 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
     
  4. 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
     
  5. Windows File Manager lives again and runs on all currently supported version of Windows, including Windows 10.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. 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 types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  7. DCommander icon
     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
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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.
    • DCommander is Paid and ProprietaryFile Explorer is Free and Proprietary
    • DCommander is CustomizableFile Explorer is not according to our users
  8. Commander icon
     1 like

    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
     
  9. ExplorerEx icon
     2 likes

    A Swift, Multi-Tabbed, Modern UI and Humanized File Explorer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
     
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