XYplorer AlternativesFile Managers & File Search Utilities like XYplorer

XYplorer is described as 'File manager for Windows. It features tabbed browsing, a powerful file search, a versatile preview, a highly customizable interface, optional dual pane, scripting engine, and a large array of unique ways to efficiently automate frequently recurring tasks' and is a very popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to XYplorer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and PortableApps.com apps. The best XYplorer alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like XYplorer are Total Commander, Files, Spacedrive and Dolphin File Manager.

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  1. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

     597 likes

    Open-source file manager with dual-panel interface, inspired by Total Commander. Supports plugin use, advanced search, tabbed browsing, and runs smoothly with background operations. Unicode and multi-platform compatibility enhance its versatility.

    130 Double Commander alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • Most users think Double Commander is a great XYplorer alternative.

    • Double Commander is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to XYplorer.

    • Double Commander is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to XYplorer.

    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceXYplorer is Paid and Proprietary
    • Double Commander is Privacy focusedXYplorer is not according to our users
  2. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

     908 likes

    A versatile file manager offering side-by-side dual-pane for intuitive navigation, powerful built-in FTP client, extensive archive format support, robust file comparison tool with editor, advanced multi-rename using regular expressions, and scalable customization options.

    178 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Most users think Total Commander is a great XYplorer alternative.

    • Total Commander is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to XYplorer.

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryXYplorer is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Files icon

    Files

     160 likes

    Advanced Windows file manager offers tabbed browsing, dual-pane drag-and-drop, column navigation, built-in archive creation and extraction, file tagging, QuickLook previews, context menu integration, quick search, and customizable appearance for streamlined organization.

    121 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Spacedrive icon

    Spacedrive

     149 likes

    Open-source file explorer integrates cloud, local, and offline storage across devices using a secure virtual distributed filesystem in Rust, enabling unified management, file syncing, privacy control, intuitive interface, and ownership without centralized servers.

    76 Spacedrive alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Dolphin File Manager icon

    Dolphin File Manager

     226 likes

    Dolphin is a file manager for KDE focusing on usability. Has three view modes: Icon, Detail and it used to have Column View like in Finder (it is not available in current version due to problems with maintaibility). Supports FTP, SCP and other protocols. Highly configurable.

    78 Dolphin File Manager alternatives

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Windows
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  9. FreeCommander icon

    FreeCommander

     396 likes

    FreeCommander is an easy-to-use alternative to the standard windows file manager. The program helps you with daily work in Windows. Here you can find all the necessary functions to manage your data stock.

    115 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  10. Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

     243 likes

    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...

    104 Midnight Commander alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
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  11. Directory Opus icon

    Directory Opus

     225 likes

    Directory Opus is a complete replacement for Explorer, with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today.

    85 Directory Opus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dual display (vertical layout) without trees (this is the Commander style). Both file displays are in list mode, showing popup tooltip for an image file.
     
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    Comments about Directory Opus as an Alternative to XYplorer
    danbaldwin
    Positive
    1

    Ever try to use an explorer replacement with a USB connection- a phone or tablet? Directory Opus will actually access them, unlike most of the others I tried.

    XYplorer Icon
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    • Most users think Directory Opus is a great XYplorer alternative.

    • Directory Opus is the most popular commercial alternative to XYplorer.

    • Directory Opus is Paid and ProprietaryXYplorer is also Paid and Proprietary
  12. Thunar icon

    Thunar

     148 likes

    Thunar is a modern file manager for the Xfce Desktop Environment. Thunar has been designed from the ground up to be fast and easy-to-use. Its user interface is clean, intuitive, and customizable. Thunar is fast and responsive with a good start up time and directory load time.

    87 Thunar alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
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  13. File Explorer icon

    File Explorer

     231 likes

    Manage your files using a graphical interface with offline capabilities, no registration, zip support, and a lightweight design. Enjoy features like dark mode and ad-free usage on Windows. Known as Explorer, it helps present the taskbar and desktop elements since Windows 95.

    128 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. Q-Dir icon

    Q-Dir

     201 likes

    Q-Dir makes your files and folder easy to manage. Fast and easy access, with an amazing Quadro-View (4 panes) technique. You dont have to renounce the usual, Drag and Drop, all Views, and other functions of your system. No!

    95 Q-Dir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Q-Dir default view on Windows 10
     
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    Comments about Q-Dir as an Alternative to XYplorer
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Has an interesting interface and never crashes.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Lehuga ntaps
    Positive
    0

    This should be on top of the list Looks a bit dull but have all the function you'll need Never crashed and never shaky or buggy

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    • Q-Dir is Free and ProprietaryXYplorer is Paid and Proprietary
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