XtraFinder AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like XtraFinder

XtraFinder is described as 'Add tabs and extra features to the Finder' and is a popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to XtraFinder for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, File Explorer, Java and Linux apps. The best XtraFinder alternative is QTTabBar, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like XtraFinder are muCommander, ForkLift, Finder and TidyTabs.

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XtraFinder alternatives page was last updated Dec 26, 2023
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  1. QTTabBar icon

    QTTabBar

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    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...

    37 QTTabBar alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Tabbed Explorer

    QTTabBar Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Tabbed browsing
    3.  File preview
    4.  Subfolder menu
    5.  Extensive customisability
    6.  Works Offline

    QTTabBar VS XtraFinder

     

    • QTTabBar is the most popular Windows alternative to XtraFinder.

    • QTTabBar is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to XtraFinder.

    • QTTabBar is Free and Open SourceXtraFinder is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. muCommander icon

    muCommander

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    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...).

    107 muCommander alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Java
    muCommander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dual Pane Support
    8.  Java based
    9.  SSH

    muCommander VS XtraFinder

     
    Comments about muCommander as an Alternative to XtraFinder
    Guest
    Negative •Oct 22, 2015
    1

    XtraFinder adds functionality to Finder. It does not replace it.

    Guest
    Negative •Apr 30, 2017
    -1

    Not looking to replace the native Mac finder.

    XtraFinder Icon
    muCommander icon

    • muCommander is the most popular Web-based, Mac & Linux alternative to XtraFinder.

    • muCommander is Free and Open SourceXtraFinder is Freemium and Proprietary
    • muCommander is LightweightXtraFinder is not according to our users
  4. ForkLift icon

    ForkLift

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    The most advanced dual pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS.

    116 ForkLift alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ForkLift screenshot 1

    Top ForkLift Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Mount FTP drives
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  Support for FTP
    5.  Mounting drives
    6.  Miller columns
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  Live Preview
    10.  Favorites
    11.  Directory sync

    ForkLift VS XtraFinder

     
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    TidyTabs

    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 Offi...

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  6. Finder icon

    Finder

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    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.

    143 Finder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Finder screenshot 1

    Finder Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Miller columns

    Finder VS XtraFinder

     
    Comments about Finder as an Alternative to XtraFinder
    Guest
    Negative •Oct 22, 2015
    6

    XtraFinder adds features to Finder. It does not replace it.

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    • Finder is Free and ProprietaryXtraFinder is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. TidyTabs icon

    TidyTabs

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    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.

    14 TidyTabs alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tabbify everything

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Rule-based auto-grouping
    4.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    5.  Window organizer
    6.  Rule based
    7.  Tabbed browsing
    8.  Tab preview
    9.  Tabbed interface

    TidyTabs VS XtraFinder

     
  8. Path Finder icon

    Path Finder

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    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.

    49 Path Finder alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Path Finder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Batch Rename Files
    2.  Dual Pane Support
    3.  Miller columns
    4.  AirDrop Support
    5.  WebDAV Support

    Path Finder VS XtraFinder

     

    • Path Finder is the most popular commercial alternative to XtraFinder.

    • Path Finder is Paid and ProprietaryXtraFinder is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Path Finder is LightweightXtraFinder is not according to our users
  10. Marta icon

    Marta

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    Marta is a dual-pane file manager. Most of the time you work with two directory panes placed side-by-side. It allows you to do the basic file operations such as copying or moving files in a fast and efficient way, because you can see both source and target directories, and you...

    16 Marta alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Marta screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Embedded terminal
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  Command palette
    10.  Lua API
    11.  Touchbar integration
    12.  Tabbed interface

    Marta VS XtraFinder

     
  11. Nimble Commander icon

    Nimble Commander

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    Modern dual-pane file manager for MacOSX. Quick, efficient and keyboard-oriented.

    32 Nimble Commander alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Nimble Commander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Batch Rename Files
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Built-in viewer
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  File Tagging
    8.  Dual Pane Support

    Nimble Commander VS XtraFinder

     
  12. DoubleXplorer icon

    DoubleXplorer

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    DoubleXplorer is a dual-pane file manager for macOS with a range of features, including a Command Palette, rich archive support (7z, Rar, Tar, Zip), file comparison, connection to servers (Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, SFTP, FTP), and more.

    37 DoubleXplorer alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    DoubleXplorer screenshot 1

    Top DoubleXplorer Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Batch Rename Files
    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  File Tagging
    7.  Command palette
    8.  Search in Archives
    9.  Dual Pane Support
    10.  Multi-tabs
    11. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    12.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    DoubleXplorer VS XtraFinder

     
  13. Saladin icon

    Saladin

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    Saladin is an open source dual-pane file manager for Windows which merges the capabilities of Windows Explorer with the well known and easy to use orthodox user interface.

    79 Saladin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window (standard theme)
    Discontinued

    Last version is from May 2017. See here: https://saladin.mimec.org/news

    Saladin Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Supports Zip files
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Dual Pane Support
    5.  Shell integration
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7.  Support for FTP
    8.  Integrated Search

    Saladin VS XtraFinder

     
  14. Folders File Manager icon

    Folders File Manager

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    Folders File Manager is designed for users who recently transitioned from a PC as well as for those who have always missed a tree-style file manager on their Mac. Everything in Folders feels as familiar as possible while satisfying your passion for beautiful-looking apps.

    19 Folders File Manager alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Folders File Manager screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  File Tagging
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Tree view
    9.  Multi-tabs
    10.  Folder Hierarchy
    11.  Thumbnails
    12.  Explorer-like

    Folders File Manager VS XtraFinder

     
  15. Metro Commander icon

    Metro Commander

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    Metro Commander is an orthodox file manager which allows you to manage your files and folders from within the Modern Windows UI interface.

    56 Metro Commander alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Metro Commander screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update of the Lite version is from 2018, and the last update of the pro version is from 2013.

    Metro Commander Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Shared Folders
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  Dual Pane Support

    Metro Commander VS XtraFinder

     
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