File Explorer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Search Utilities for Mac

File Explorer is not available for Mac but there are some alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac File Search Utility alternative is Thunar, 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 five of them are File Search Utilities available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac File Search Utility alternatives to File Explorer are Commander One, HiFile, Dora and Fileside.

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  1. Thunar icon
     148 likes

    Thunar is a modern file manager for the Xfce Desktop Environment. Thunar has been designed from the ground up to be fast and easy-to-use. Its user interface is clean, intuitive, and customizable. Thunar is fast and responsive with a good start up time and directory load time.

    88 Thunar alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
     
  2. Commander One icon
     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.

    94 Commander One alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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    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
  3. HiFile icon
     3 likes

    HiFile is the next evolution of file managers. Its mission is to boost your productivity every time you are working with your files or folders. It aims to be better in every aspect - more practical, more versatile, more efficient, more elegant, more customizable, more fun.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Dora icon
     2 likes

    Finding files and organizing your computer just go a lot easier. Dora is the smart file explorer designed to save you time and frustration.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Fileside icon
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    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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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