Simple File Manager Alternatives

Total Commander

Total Commander is a shareware Orthodox File Manager (OFM) for Windows. Some features include a built-in FTP client, file compare, archive file navigation, and a multi-rename tool with regular expression support.

Features:

• Support for FTP
• Dual Pane Support
• Batch rename files
• Built-in player
• Customizable
• Directory sync
• Document reader
• Duplicate File Finder
• File management
• File Searching
• Function Key Shortcuts
• Multiple languages
• Portable
• Quick search
• Search in Archives
• Split-screen view
• Tabbed interface
• Support for Unicode
• ZIP File Mounting

File Explorer

File Explorer, previously known as Windows Explorer, is a file manager application that is included with releases of the Microsoft Windows operating system from Windows 95 onwards. It provides a graphical user interface for accessing the file systems. It is also the component of the operating system that presents many user interface items on the monitor such as the taskbar and desktop.

Features:

• Windows Compatible
• Compression
• File management
• File Searching
• File Storage
• Tabbed interface
• Bundled with Windows

Amaze File Manager

Amaze File Manager is an intuitive, open-source file manager for Android that's both free and ad-free (no upgrade offers, no popups, no ads at all). It's based on Material Design guidelines so it sits very nicely alongside the stock Android experience from Google and being open-source, concerns about privacy and security, should they exist, can easily be addressed.

Features:

• Ad-free
• File Searching
• Bookmark organization
• File management
• File sharing
• Lightweight
• Material design
• Root explorer
• File management
• File sharing

ASTRO File Manager

The ASTRO File Manager helps you get the most out of your Android smart phone. It allows you to manage files on your phone without the need for a computer. Operations you can perform: copy, paste, move, delete, open with other apps, create and folders, etc. What’s convenient about Astro File Manager is the ability to select multiple files to perform actions. Another convenient feature is the ability to Search for files.

Features:

• File Compression
• File management
• German

Solid Explorer

Solid Explorer is the best looking file and cloud manager with two independent panels, which brings to you a new file browsing experience. This is the only fully featured file manager with Material Design you can find in the Play Store. It's better, faster and solid when compared to the competition. Apart from the ability to manage files in almost every location, it also gives you many customization options, such as themes, icon sets and color schemes.

Features:

• Material design
• Box.com integration
• Customizable
• Dropbox integration
• File Compression
• File management
• Google Drive integration
• Indexed search
• Root explorer
• Root required
• Web file manager

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. It uses windows and icons to show you the contents of your Mac, iCloud Drive, and other storage devices. It's called the Finder because it helps you to find and organize your files.

Features:

• File management
• File transfer
• Support for FTP
• Miller columns
• Support for WebDAV

Ghost Commander

Ghost Commander is a file manager with two panels for the Android™ platform. Its development was inspired by the famous (Norton|Midnight|Total) Commander desktop applications, so if you are familiar with those great programs, you will find Ghost Commander a familiar and very convenient environment. As was said above, it has two separate panels, both of them able to show files from different locations.

Features:

• Box.com integration
• Dropbox integration
• Dual Pane Support
• File Compression
• File management
• Support for FTP
• Lightweight
• Root explorer
• Root required
• Split-screen view

File Expert

File Expert is a full-featured file manager / explorer with full access to files on SD card, external SD card, cloud services, SMB, FTP, WebDAV, HTTP, NAS, USB OTG and system internal flash if working on a rooted phone. FEATURES - Support sync files between cloud and local, always get your device and cloud synced. Support auto sync and record sync history.

Features:

• File management
• Swiss-army knife tool
• Support for WebDAV
• Whatsapp integration

Files Go

Files Go is a new storage manager that helps you free up space on your phone, find files faster, and share them easily offline with others. FREE UP MORE SPACE In just a few taps, you can free up space more quickly and easily than ever: Delete old photos and memes from chat apps, remove duplicate files, erase unused apps, clear your cache and more. If you're like our beta testers, you can save on average 1GB of space in the first month.

Features:

• System Cleanup
• Duplicate File Finder
• File management
• File sharing
• File transfer
• Google Drive integration
• Works Offline

Files UWP

Meet Files, an enthusiast take on what Windows File Explorer explorer should be. Files UWP is still very early on in development, therefore many features are not yet functioning or available yet. This preview is for tracking down bugs and sharing feedback about what you would want for the official launch. If you have any feedback please share it through GitHub on the Files UWP repository.