WindowTabs Alternatives

Apps similar to WindowTabs include QTTabBar, which is free and open source. Other options are Clover, Krusader, GroupShelf and Bloom File Manager. File Managers like WindowTabs are a crowded field, with more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Linux and Mac.

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  1. QTTabBar icon
     178 likes

    QTTabBar is an extension for Windows Explorer that brings tabbed browsing to Microsoft's file browser. It comes with a number of nifty features including a favorites function for launching folders and applications, groupings of folders that can be opened together, tooltip...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
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  2. Clover icon
     238 likes

    Wings for your Windows Explorer!

    Clover is an extension of the Windows Explorer, to add multi-tab functionality similar to Google Chrome browser. After Clover is installed, you will be able to open multiple folders in tabs within the same window, and you can also be able to add.

    13 Clover alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware
    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
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  3. Krusader icon
     90 likes

    Krusader is an advanced twin panel (commander style) file manager for KDE Plasma and other desktops in the *nix world.

    60 Krusader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • XQuartz
    • KDE Plasma
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  4. GroupShelf icon
     11 likes

    Groups windows from any macOS app into browser-style tabs. Shift-drag one window onto another to tab them, drag a tab out to split, and give each group a color and a name.

    5 GroupShelf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  5. TidyTabs icon
     44 likes

    Elevate desktop productivity with tabbed functionality across applications. TidyTabs integrates seamlessly with Windows, allowing tab organization, reordering, and renaming. It supports various applications like Explorer and Office, working with AquaSnap for window snapping and tiling.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Finder icon
     63 likes

    The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open as you use other apps. It includes the Finder menu bar at the top of the screen and the desktop below that.

    165 Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. Stardock Groupy icon
     28 likes

    Enhance your workflow on Windows with a tabbed interface that organizes multiple applications. Drag and drop windows together, preview contents by mouseover, and copy files between Explorer tabs easily. It's a powerful tool from Stardock to streamline your productivity.

    16 Stardock Groupy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. XtraFinder icon
     67 likes

    XtraFinder add tabs and extra features to the Finder.

    24 XtraFinder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Finder
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  9. WindowTabs is a classic open-source utility originally created in 2009 that adds tabbed interfaces to any Windows application. This fork is actively

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. GNOME Commander icon
     23 likes

    GNOME Commander is a "two-pane" graphical file manager for the GNOME desktop environment. GNOME Commander aims to fulfill the demands of more advanced users who like to focus on file management, their work through special applications and running smart commands.

    84 GNOME Commander alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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