File Explorer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Compressors

The best File Compressor alternative to File Explorer is Dolphin File Manager, 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 eight of them are File Compressors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Compressor alternatives to File Explorer are Commander One, Path Finder, Altap Salamander and FileVoyager.

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  1. Dolphin File Manager icon

    Dolphin File Manager

     231 likes

    Usability-focused file manager for KDE desktops offering tabbed and dual-pane browsing, archive support, quick file renaming, filter-based searching, customizable icons, theme adaptation, preview modes, and extensibility with various service integrations.

    80 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
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    Dolphin File Manager vs File Explorer Comments
    tibi97427
    Negative
    1

    Dolphin is for linux, not for Windows.

    aronkvh
    Positive
    0

    It's amazing on Linux and pretty good on Windows. It's pretty, fast, customizable and has a lot of features.

    stevem109
    Positive
    1

    Dolphin is one of my favorite file managers. The negative comment above is incorrect. "Dolphin is for Linux.............", there is also a Windows version, just not as full featured.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Dolphin File Manager is Free and Open SourceFile Explorer is Free and Proprietary
    • Dolphin File Manager is Privacy focusedFile Explorer is not according to our users
  2. Commander One icon

    Commander One

     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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Commander One vs File Explorer Comments
    RemovedUser
    Negative
    -5

    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
  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.

    51 Path Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Path Finder screenshot 1
     
  5. Altap Salamander icon

    Altap Salamander

     50 likes

    A small and two-pane file manager with open plugin architecture. Has the ability to view content of files (text, html, over 40 picture formats, mp3), support for archives (zip, rar, arj, cab, tar/gzip, etc.), and (S)FTP support.

    52 Altap Salamander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Altap Salamander screenshot 1
     
  6. FileVoyager icon

    FileVoyager

     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
    Main interface with one panel displaying 3D thumbnails
     
  7. Fileside icon

    Fileside

     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
    A layout with six panes.
     
  9. DCommander icon

    DCommander

     5 likes

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

    106 DCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    DCommander screenshot 1
     
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    DCommander vs File Explorer Comments
    RemovedUser
    Negative
    -1

    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
  10. Magellan Explorer icon

    Magellan Explorer

     2 likes

    Magellan Explorer is an advanced, yet easy to use, Windows file manager based on the powerful dual window pane concept. Previous users of the Norton Commander file manager and similar tools will feel right at home.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Middle Bar buttons
     
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