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Xfile Alternatives

Xfile is described as 'completely Cocoa and Unix based file manager for the OS X operating system written for professional developers and system/network administrators' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Xfile for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and Electron / Atom Shell. The best alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Xfile are Total Commander, Midnight Commander, Forklift and fman.

Xfile alternatives are mainly File Managers but may also be FTP Clients or File Sync Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Xfile.
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  1. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    123 alternatives to Double Commander 

    Double Commander is a cross-platform open source file manager with two panels side by side. It is inspired by Total Commander and features some new ideas.

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    1.  Batch Rename FilesDouble Commander supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsDouble Commander can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    3.  PortableDouble Commander can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    4.  Ad-freeDouble Commander doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    5.  Dark ModeDouble Commander supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    Double Commander 0.7.0 running on Windows 10
    Double Commander 0.7.3 running on Ubuntu 16.04 Xfce
  2. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

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    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    163 alternatives to Total Commander 

    Total Commander is a Shareware file manager for Windows.

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    1.  Batch Rename FilesTotal Commander supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
    2.  Dark ModeTotal Commander supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    3.  LightweightTotal Commander consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    4.  PortableTotal Commander can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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  4. Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
    99 alternatives to Midnight Commander 

    GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software. Its a feature rich full-screen text mode application that allows you to copy, move and delete files and whole directory trees, search for files...

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    1.  LightweightMidnight Commander consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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  5. Forklift icon

    Forklift

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    • Mac
    107 alternatives to Forklift 

    ForkLift is designed to be the fastest, most powerful file manager for the Mac. Connect to FTP or SFTP servers, manage your Amazon S3 account or your mobile devices over Bluetooth. All these features are beautifully integrated into a sophisticated, yet easy to use Cocoa based...

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    1.  Dark ModeForklift supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    2.  Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
    3.  Command line interfaceForklift either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
    Side Bar * Dual Panes for easy navigation * Preview Panel - Live Preview * Icon View, List View, Column View * Dropbox Integration - Copy Dropbox link * Show Hidden Files
    File Transfer Tool for Mac * FTP Client * SFTP Client * WebDAV Client * Amazon S3 Client * Backblaze B2 client * Google Drive Client * Rackspace CloudFiles Client * SMB Client * AFP Client * NFS Client * VNC Client * You can save remote Connections as Favorites * You can use ForkLift Mini in the Menu bar to mount Saved Connections * You can use ForkLift Mini to drop Files to Saved Connections
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    fman

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    96 alternatives to fman 

    The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.

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    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensionsfman can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
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    Finder

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    131 alternatives to Finder 

    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.

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  9. muCommander icon

    muCommander

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Java
    97 alternatives to muCommander 

    muCommander is a lightweight, cross-platform file manager with a dual-pane interface. It runs on any operating system with Java support (Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, *BSD, Solaris...).

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    1.  PortablemuCommander can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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    Commander One

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    • Mac
    77 alternatives to Commander One 

    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.

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    JumpFm

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    107 alternatives to JumpFm 

    JumpFm is a minimalistic dual panel file manager (currently released only for Windows, Mac, and Linux) that lets you navigate your file system very efficiently.

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    1.  Dark ModeJumpFm supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    Discontinued

    The last release was in 2017, but you can still download it and use it.

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    MaxCommander

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    21 alternatives to MaxCommander 

    Manage your files the way you always do, using two panels and the keyboard (and sometimes the mouse). Introducing the MaxCommander.

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