Explorer Alternatives

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15 best explorer alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Explorer alternative list source: explorerplusplus.com

15 alternativesFree, Open Source, Freemium Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, Android Tablet +1

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15 best explorer alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Explorer alternative list source: explorerplusplus.com

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These alternatives are useful when you want to compare similar tools by platform support, licensing signals, practical features, and archived community feedback before visiting official product websites.

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Originally added: September 17, 2018

Compare Explorer alternatives

Compare top-ranked Explorer alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

Alternative	Score	License	Platforms
Total Commander	100% Archived community votes: 1477	Freemium	Android Tablet, Windows, Android
Double Commander	99% Archived community votes: 713	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
FreeCommander	99% Archived community votes: 687	Free	Windows
Clover	98% Archived community votes: 453	Free	Windows
Midnight Commander	98% Archived community votes: 373	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
File Explorer	99% Archived community votes: 369	Free	Windows
XYplorer	98% Archived community votes: 301	Freemium	Windows
Q-Dir	98% Archived community votes: 297	Free	Windows
Far Manager	97% Archived community votes: 285	Free, Open Source	Windows
QTTabBar	98% Archived community votes: 219	Free	Windows
MuCommander	99% Archived community votes: 215	Free, Open Source	Web, Windows, Mac, Linux
Thunar	97% Archived community votes: 205	Free, Open Source	Mac, Linux

Archived community votes are historical community signals and are not verified reviews.

1477

Total Commander

Score: 100%

FreemiumAndroid TabletWindowsAndroid

Total Commander window (THE) / Orthodox file manager. Some of the features are a built-in FTP-client, file compare, archive file navigation, and air-conditioning Features:Freemium,Windows,Windows,Mobile,Android,Android,Tablet

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713

Double Commander

Score: 99%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

Two side-by-side panels with cross-double commander-Open Source file manager. Inspired by Total Commander and features some new ideas. Features Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD

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687

FreeCommander

Score: 99%

FreeWindows

Alternative windows similar to Total Commander is a file manager with advanced features. Features:Free,Windows,

Alternatives

453

Clover

Score: 98%

FreeWindows

The sash for the Windows Explorer! Clover is add an extension for Windows Explorer, Google Chrome browser, to provide similar functionality as the eyes light up. After alfalfa Features:Free,Windows,Windows,Explorer

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373

Midnight Commander

Score: 98%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as free software. Very full-featured text Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD,Cygwin

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369

File Explorer

Score: 99%

FreeWindows

File Explorer previously known as Windows Explorer, file Manager application included with Windows versions of Microsoft Windows operating system Features:Free,Windows

301

XYplorer

Score: 98%

FreemiumWindows

Windows is a file manager for your system. Tabbed browsing, a powerful file search, a versatile Album, a highly customizable interface, optional dual pane Features:Freemium,Windows

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297

Q-Dir

Score: 98%

FreeWindows

QDir file and folder makes it easy to manage. Quick and easy access, with an amazing Quadro-View (4 partitions) technology. The usual, drag-and-drop, and you must not waiver Features:Free,Windows,

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285

Far Manager

Score: 97%

FreeOpen SourceWindows

File management and archives in Windows operating systems far Manager is a program. Far Manager works in text mode and provides a simple and intuitive user interface Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows

Alternatives

219

QTTabBar

Score: 98%

FreeWindows

QTTabBar is an extension for Windows Explorer, tabbed browsing, the Microsoft file browser. Comes with a number of impressive features, including favorites Features:Free,Windows,Windows,Explorer

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215

MuCommander

Score: 99%

FreeOpen SourceWebWindowsMacLinux

MuCommander is a file Manager that works on any operating system that supports Java, platformlar Aras. Norton Commander-style file-handling allow an easy interface with many keyboard shortcuts. You build the pre-compiled Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, Solaris, BSD, etc. can be used. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,Web,BSD

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205

Thunar

Score: 97%

FreeOpen SourceMacLinux

Thunar, the new Xfce for the desktop environment of a modern file manager. Thunar is designed from the ground up to be fast and easy. User interface Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Linux,Xfce,MacPorts,XQuartz

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199

Dolphin File Manager

Score: 98%

FreeOpen SourceLinux

Dolphin file manager for KDE focusing on usability. There are three display modes: icon, detail and column view in the Finder can not be used. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,KDE

197

One Commander

Score: 96%

FreemiumWindows

Tabs, columns, topics, support long file names, image Converter, regular expressions rename, free file Manager for Windows, has unique properties and many other dual phone. Features:Freemium,Windows

155

Multi Commander

Score: 96%

FreeWindows

File Manager Multi commander has a lot of features. This list is not even close to complete. And regulations are not too much for a commander feature Features:Free,Windows

Explorer alternatives FAQ

What is the best Explorer alternative?

Total Commander is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.

Are there free Explorer alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include Total Commander, Double Commander, FreeCommander, Clover, Midnight Commander.

Which platforms are covered?

The alternatives in this list include options for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, Android Tablet +1, depending on each product.

How are alternatives ranked?

Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.

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