XtraFinder Alternatives

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, Windows Explorer, Java and Linux. The best alternative is QTTabBar, which is free. Other great apps like XtraFinder are Forklift, muCommander, Marta and TidyTabs.

XtraFinder 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 XtraFinder.

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XtraFinder

Freemium • Proprietary
File Manager

Mac
Finder

XtraFinder add tabs and extra features to the Finder.

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TidyTabs
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
PortableApps.com
13 alternatives to TidyTabs
TidyTabs is a tool that brings tabbed browsing to all your programs. Ever wanted to have Chrome-style tabs in Windows Explorer, Microsoft Office or PuTTY? TidyTabs does just that. It integrates nicely with the OS and you will feel like the multi-tab functionality is a core part...
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TidyTabs Features
1. PortableTidyTabs can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Rule-based auto-grouping
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Window organizer
Tabbed browsing
Tabbed interface
QTTabBar
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
Windows Explorer
48 alternatives to QTTabBar
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...
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QTTabBar Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionQTTabBar can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
Tabbed browsing
File preview
Subfolder menu
Extensive customisability
Forklift
Is this a good alternative?
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No
Freemium • Proprietary
File Manager
FTP Client
File Sync Tool
Mac
108 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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Forklift Features
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.
Dual Pane Support
Mount FTP drives
Support for SFTP
Support for FTP
Mounting drives
Miller columns
Favorites
Directory sync
Integrated File Sharing
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
muCommander
Is this a good alternative?
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
BSD
Java
98 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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muCommander Features
1. Dark ModemuCommander supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in muCommander without registration.
3. PortablemuCommander can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Dual Pane Support
SSH
muCommander vs XtraFinder
pros, cons and recent comments
Guest
XtraFinder adds functionality to Finder. It does not replace it.
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Guest
Not looking to replace the native Mac finder.
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Marta
Is this a good alternative?
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No
Free • Proprietary
File Manager
Mac
13 alternatives to Marta
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...
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Marta Features
1. Dark ModeMarta supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Embedded terminal
Command palette
Lua API
Touchbar integration
Dual Pane Support
Tabbed interface
TidyTabs
Is this a good alternative?
Yes
No
Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
PortableApps.com
13 alternatives to TidyTabs
TidyTabs is a tool that brings tabbed browsing to all your programs. Ever wanted to have Chrome-style tabs in Windows Explorer, Microsoft Office or PuTTY? TidyTabs does just that. It integrates nicely with the OS and you will feel like the multi-tab functionality is a core part...
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TidyTabs Features
1. PortableTidyTabs can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Rule-based auto-grouping
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Window organizer
Tabbed browsing
Tabbed interface
Finder
Is this a good alternative?
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No
Free • Proprietary
File Manager
Mac
132 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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Finder Features
WebDAV Support
Miller columns
Support for FTP
Finder vs XtraFinder
pros, cons and recent comments
Guest
XtraFinder adds features to Finder. It does not replace it.
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Path Finder
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Paid • Proprietary
File Manager
Mac
47 alternatives to Path Finder
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.
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Path Finder Features
1. Batch Rename FilesPath Finder supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
Dual Pane Support
AirDrop Support
Miller columns
WebDAV Support
Nimble Commander
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Freemium • Proprietary
File Manager
Mac
25 alternatives to Nimble Commander
Modern dual-pane file manager for MacOSX. Quick, efficient and keyboard-oriented.
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Nimble Commander Features
1. Command line interfaceNimble Commander either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. LightweightNimble Commander consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Dual Pane Support
Customizable
Saladin
Is this a good alternative?
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
File Renamer
File Search Utility
Windows
76 alternatives to Saladin
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.
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Saladin Features
1. Built-in viewerSaladin shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
2. Dark ModeSaladin supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Dual Pane Support
Shell integration
Drag and Drop
Support for FTP
Integrated Search
Discontinued
Last version is from May 2017. See here: https://saladin.mimec.org/news