Best file manager on Reddit

541 reviews from r/androidapps, r/Android, r/MacOS and 27 more subreddits

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#1

Solid Explorer

4.6
(73)
"My choice solid Can sync with my lap using filezilla and solid ftp bookmark it for easy access."
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"Never let me down, not even once."
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"Solid Explorer"
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"I'm using solid explorer and the pro version was so low so I bought it."
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"I have been using Solid Explorer for over ten years, and the dev has been continuously developing it, making it very stable."
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"Solid Explorer File Manager is my go-to file manager."
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"The value I have got from it is priceless."
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"Solid Explorer is excellent on Android."
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"[Solid Explorer]"
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"Solid Explorer, been using this for years."
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#2

MiXplorer

4.8
(64)
"Is perfect if you’re a power user who loves customization and advanced features."
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"For its functionality, customizing options and stunning looks."
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"Mixplorer"
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"Mixplorer"
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"For sure - I even paid for it, which is rare"
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"If you **really** know what you can actually do with MiXplorer,,, you won't switch to any other file manager... That shit is dope af."
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"Mixplorer. I use a nice material green theme."
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"Mixplorer all day everyday, no doubt."
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"MiXplorer"
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"Mixplorer."
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#3

Total Commander

4.6
(28)
"Total commander is the best one for me personally (the two-panel UI is amazing imo)"
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"Total commander"
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"I use Total Commander."
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"I have been using Total Commander for more than 25 years."
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"Total Commander for Android works great."
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"I like Total Commander, it's simple and lightweight."
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"I have been using Total Commander exclusively for more than 20 years."
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"Total Commander 🗿"
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"Total commander for me. Simple UI and fast performance"
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"It also has no ads."
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#4

X-plore

4.6
(27)
"**Xplore** two tabs, can see a list of apps including system apps and you can see their package name, can upload directly to your gdrive or any other cloud storage, can see a diskmap-what things take up storage(like wintree for windows), can see the contents of an APK as if its a zip, can install .xapk(split APK) files, Can compress and decompress any file(rar, 7zip, etc) Direct OTG su"
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"Xplore"
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"I use X-plore."
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"X-plore"
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"Pay the $5 for premium and then you can transfer via Wi-Fi."
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"Im hooked on dual pane, so x-plore on android and opus on windows for me"
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"I use X-plore the most."
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"X-plore for my needs is perfect."
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"[X-plore] for my needs is perfect."
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"Dual pane mode which is great for dual screens."
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#5

Material Files

4.3
(26)
"I would recommend you - material files"
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"Material Files,Fossify Manager or Ghost Commander all on Fdriod or Driodify"
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"Material Files from fdroid"
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"[Material files](https://github.com/zhanghai/materialfiles)"
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"Material Files, open source, totally free, clean and simple UI."
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"Simple , looks amazing, best fo last it is foss."
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"Currently using Material Files because of its super clean UI"
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"Material files"
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"Material files and solid explorer."
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"Material Files, CX File Explorer or MiXplorer are my favorites."
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#6

CX File Explorer

4.4
(25)
"Is my favorite, and the best file explorer I know of."
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"+1 on CX File Explorer"
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"1. CX file explorer Simple Lightweight Free No ads Very powerful"
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"My Personally Suggestion. Try It. 01.CX File Explorer."
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"[CX File Explorer] is a good option."
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"In no order Astro, CX, SD Maid, Asus file manager."
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"No ads, Supports every network protocol, Just works"
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"Cx file explorer, I've been using this forever. No ads, has everything you need."
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"No one recommend Cx File explorer?"
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"Cx file explorer"
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#7

N/A

4.1
(19)
"Yazi, plus its integration with zoxide."
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"You might like yazi"
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"Pcmanfm"
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"Lf and sometimes thunar"
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"Thunar"
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"PcManFM just cause it works"
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"Thunar for GUI, Yazi for terminal"
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"Yazi"
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"Dolphin"
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"Pcmanfm"
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#8

ZArchiver

4.4
(16)
"Is an excellent archiver, compression/decompression tool."
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"It works on Android 4.0+."
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"It's above any file explorer that’s been said around here."
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"ZArchiver - I've used loads of other options in the past."
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"[ZArchiver] is recommended."
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"ZArchiver, technically a file explorer although it's not intended to be the main purpose."
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"It's works really good for me"
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"I use ZArchiver."
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"ZArchiver."
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"ZArchiver"
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#9

FX File Explorer

4.3
(15)
"It's the one that I like most."
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"Through the years I tested many times both but end up always sticking with FX"
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"FX is amazing.... well worth the money ..."
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"FX / Solid for TV or where looks and usability matters."
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"Still Fx file Explorer"
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"If you purchase a license, you can obtain cloud support which is well worth it to me."
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"FX File Explorer. Nice and simple. Works with Android TV quite well."
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"[FX File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx)"
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"FX File Explorer. Back in the day, I used ES File Explorer Pro."
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"FX File Explorer, hands down."
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#10

ForkLift

4.2
(11)
"I like Forklift app."
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"Forklift 4"
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"What about ForkLift?"
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"I use Forklift. Its does everything I need."
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"I now use ForkLift."
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"Forklift does almost everything I want in a file manager."
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"Kicked the tires on Forklift and it seems very capable."
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"I use Fork Lift. Has a bunch of useful stuff."
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"Forklift."
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#11

Files by Google

4.4
(10)
"For me its files by google and Z archiever."
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"The default is way too good."
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"I highly recommend."
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"Just google files. Idk why anyone would need anything else"
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"Google files by far"
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"I use [Files by Google ](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nbu.files) and [ZArchiver](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.zdevs.zarchiver)"
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"[Files by google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nbu.files)"
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"For the 20 times I use it a year it's good enough."
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"Google Files!!"
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"If they just add the ability to make compressed files in Files by Google, it'll be a perfect file manager."
#12

Google

4.0
(10)
"Files (Google) is my Every Day Carry right now."
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"I prefer it because it shows me my cloud storage."
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"Google Files is good, it is ad free"
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"Google app "Files". Simple and efficient, no ads and it is free."
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"Google's file manager is pretty nice"
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"The default Google app, Files."
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"Files / Google."
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"It does everything I want."
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"Files (Google) for the few times that I need to use it per year."
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"I hate Files so much, it doesn't work properly on my pixel 7 pro."
#13

Nemo

4.1
(9)
"Nemo works perfectly. Very similar to thunar."
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"Nemo with a plugin"
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"Nemo for quick things and Double Commander when you need to get serious."
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"Nemo, select: view, click extra pane"
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"Nemo?"
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"Nemo(gui) , yazi(terminal)"
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"Nemo from cinnamon is great."
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"Nemo the best."
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"I use nemo"
#14

Amaze

4.6
(8)
"Is the heat for sure."
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"Amaze"
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"Sideload f-droid and use that to install Amaze."
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"[Amaze] is a solid option."
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"Amaze file manager if on tv"
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"Amaze"
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"Amaze file manager."
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"Amaze."
#15

PathFinder

4.0
(9)
"Another vote for PathFinder. You can customize the panes with various modules to suit your workflow."
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"I use Pathfinder with coverflow feature."
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"I've used PathFinder for a couple years and I really like it."
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"If you do not use any cloud storage, I recommend PathFinder."
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"I've used Path Finder for years."
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"Path finder, forklift, Commander and Transmit 5 are the best finder alternative."
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"PathFinder of Forklift. Both have free trial versions."
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"Pathfinder - https://www.cocoatech.io/."
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"Take a look at Cocoatech’s Pathfinder."
#16

Root Explorer

4.0
(8)
"Even though i haven't rooted for years now I still use root explorer."
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"Root Explorer (even though my daily driver isn't rooted). Very simple interface."
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"Root Explorer"
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"I still use Root Explorer, even though I haven't had to root a phone in years."
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"I still use Root Explorer, even thought I no longer root my phones."
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"Root Explorer because of the multitab feature."
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"Root Explorer has the best and easiest to navigate UI for me."
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#17

Commander One

4.0
(7)
"Commander One satisfies me more than enough."
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"Try Commander One. It is dual-panel, clear and rich of usable tools."
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"Maybe you can try Path Finder or Commander One?"
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"I think you should definitely try Commander One."
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"Similar, I also used to work with Forklift and replaced it with Commander One."
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"I'd suggest trying Commander One."
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"In your case, I would recommend Commander One."
#18

File Manager +

4.5
(6)
"I LOVE FILE MANAGER + FROM GOOGLR PLAY STORE"
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"Super simple file manager. Has everything you need without all the dumb bloat."
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"The only one with this function among those I've tried is File Manager +"
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"File Menager +"
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"File Manager +."
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"File Manager +."
#19

ES File Explorer

3.7
(7)
"Es file explorer 4lyf."
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"ES File Explorer "
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"For me it's ES File Explorer. I have been using it since 2014 at least."
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"I really enjoy the legacy version of ES File Explorer."
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"This reminds me of ES FILE EXPLORER, those were the days"
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"ES file explorer that used to ship with Android 4.4 Kitkat"
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"ES explorer **** in case you do not mind risk of Chinese backdoor."
#20

Xplore

4.3
(6)
"Xplore File Manager.... always...."
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"Has been my favorite ever since."
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"Xplore File Manager"
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"[Xplore](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonelycatgames.Xplore) is what I use"
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"Xplore by lonely cat's."
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"Xplore is a reliable file explorer."
#21

Double Commander

4.3
(6)
"Double Commander is SOO COOL."
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"Solved with Double Commander."
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"Doublecmd"
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"[Double Commander] I've been using dual pane file managers since the days of Norton Commander."
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"I'm particularly fond of Double Commander."
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"DoubleCommander has a media info plugin."
#22

Dolphin

4.2
(6)
"I find Dolphin the best especially if you have network sharing"
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"I use KDE's Dolphin, came with Plasma and fits me well."
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"Stay with Dolphin and edit the \~/.config/mimeapps.list to your liking"
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"I use Dolphin"
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"I use dolphin on hyprland and it's really customizable and nice"
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"[KDE Dolphin](https://apps.kde.org/dolphin/) has those features."
#23

Ranger

4.0
(6)
"Ranger + fzf"
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"Ranger with icons plugin and neovim compatibility with kitty image processing"
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"Ranger as a cli filemanager an idea? Fully configurable."
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"I like ranger. A lot."
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"Ranger"
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"... ranger?"
#24

Samsung

3.8
(6)
"Samsung files are great with could drive functionality "
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"Samsung's own file manager app has native syncing functions."
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"Samsungs own."
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"You could try [Samsung My Files](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.myfiles)."
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"Samsung's My Files. Not because it does anything special."
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"Whatever Samsung builds in. My Files maybe?"
#25

Nautilus

4.0
(5)
"Nautilus Thunar Nemo Deolphin"
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"I love Nautilus, does just enough for daily use."
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"Try Nautilus."
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"Nautilus, better than bloated Thunar"
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#26

Nimble Commander

4.5
(4)
"There's nothing like Nimble Commander on macOS."
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"I always bring this up but Nimble Commander is great!"
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"Best app IMHO for exploring, managing etc is Nimble Commander."
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"I use Nimble. Its dual panel file manager."
#27

Thunar

4.5
(4)
"Thunar. This is the way."
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"Thunar"
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"I love Thunar and use ranger for the terminal."
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#28

Marta

4.5
(4)
"Marta"
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"Currently using Marta (free dual-panel file manager)."
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"I love Marta. It’s simple and customizable."
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#29

File Manager

4.3
(4)
"This is awesome"
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"File Manager."
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"I've been trying it for a little bit and it's great!"
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"This looks great!"
#30

AnExplorer

4.0
(4)
"You can try AnExplorer file manager on your oculus quest."
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"AnExplorer File manager"
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"I usually use [AnExplorer] for my Pixel Watch"
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"You can try this all in one file manager."
#31

Yazi

4.0
(4)
"Yazi, alacritty as a terminal, and thunar when your brain doesn't want to work."
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"Yazi & thunar for tui & gui needs respectively."
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"Yazi for regular use, Thunar when i need to drag and drop"
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"I use Yazi (terminal based) for the most part."
#32

Qspace Pro

5.0
(3)
"Worth the money. Dual pane. He fixes stuff."
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"Here's the list you want, ranked: 1. Qspace Pro 2. Path Finder 3. Forklift."
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#33

Ghost Commander

5.0
(3)
"Ghost commander. Free as in free beer and open source."
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"Ghost commander."
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"I like Ghost Commander."
#34

File Manager Plus

4.7
(3)
"I like this one the best it's no nonsense with no ads or in-app purchases, just a perfectly functioning simple file app"
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"[File Manager Plus] is a good choice."
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"File Manager by File Manager Plus"
#35

Directory Opus

4.3
(3)
"The king of file managers is Directory Opus."
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"I use Directory Opus for the file/folder renaming part of the process."
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"I use Directory Opus for a file manager."
#36

Midnight Commander

4.3
(3)
"Midnight commander"
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"I think the canonical choice is Midnight Commander."
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"I also found Midnight Commander as a [community package here](https://archlinux.org/packages/community/x86_64/mc/)!"
#37

FileBrowser

4.3
(3)
"I use filebrowser. It does the job for me."
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"I'd recommend FileBrowser."
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"I also found Filebrowser to also work in that respect, maybe not as good."
#38

FreeCommander

4.3
(3)
"File manager (single/dual panel, drag&drop, tabs, plugins, plain view, favorites, search, viewer, queue, multi rename, quick viewer/preview, quick filter, FTP, fully customizable layout and keyboard shortcuts, color schemes - incl. dark schemes...)"
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"[FreeCommander](https://freecommander.com/en/summary/) - file manager (single/dual panel, drag&drop, tabs, plugins, plain view, favorites, search, viewer, queue, multi rename, quick viewer/preview, quick filter, FTP, fully customizable layout and keyboard shortcuts."
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"Have you tried FreeCommander?"
#39

Folders

4.0
(3)
"You may try Folders — a file manager with an Explorer-like tree view."
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"I bought this app and I think this app is nice and useful."
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"Check out an app in the Mac App Store called Folders, it’s intended to be Windows-like and includes a tree view."
#40

QSpace

4.0
(3)
"I've been rocking QSpace Pro for a good while and it's great."
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"You ought to look into QSpace Pro."
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"But if I absolutely had to, I’d use Qspace."
#41

Irisman

3.7
(3)
"Irisman, native ntfs and esfat support."
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"IrisMAN could potentially work depending on your use case."
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#42

Finder

3.3
(3)
"Finder has lots of extensions to power it up."
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"I will definitely give this app a try"
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"I find Finder severely lacking."
#43

MiXplorer Silver

5.0
(2)
"For me!"
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#44

Astro File Manager

5.0
(2)
"Who else remembers the OG: ASTRO File Manager?"
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"In no order Astro, CX, SD Maid, Asus file manager."
#45

Simple File Manager

4.5
(2)
"Works great!"
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#46

CX

4.5
(2)
"Easily."
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"Easy to use"
#47

FX

4.5
(2)
"I've been using FX since like 2011."
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"FX File Explorer. Nice and simple."
#48

Xplorer

4.5
(2)
"Xplorer and mixplorer"
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"I user xplorer from https://www.zabkat.com/"
#49

MT Manager

4.5
(2)
"MT Manager!"
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"Mt manager"
#50

FX Explorer

4.0
(2)
"Fx file explorer."
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"I use FX Explorer. It's not bad I think."
#51

Krusader

4.0
(2)
"I'm a huge fan of Krusader (KDE, so should be available on Windows too)."
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"Krusader"
#52

Solid

4.0
(2)
"So why don't just buy Solid?"
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"Solid has a pro version with no ads."
#53

Samsung My Files

4.0
(2)
"Samsung my files."
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"I use 4: Total Commander, Samsung My Files, Files by Google, Files (Android default file manager)."
#54

XtraFinder

4.0
(2)
"U have colour label even in the left pane"
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"I use XtraFinder to augment Finder itself."
#55

LocalSend

4.0
(2)
"If you’re just looking to send files across your LAN, use this. Much simpler."
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"Other options include something like LocalSend which lets you easily transfer files over the network."
#56

Simple File Manager Pro

4.0
(2)
"Simple file manager pro available on f droid"
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#57

ASUS

4.0
(2)
"I really like ASUS File Manager."
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"I like the Asus file manager."
#58

Marc

4.0
(2)
"Files by Marc"
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"Files is a shortcut to the file manager hidden away in settings app in android."
#59

Cockpit

4.0
(2)
"Cockpit with a plugin called Navigator from 45 drives will do everything you need."
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"I’ve been using cockpit for graphical ui."
#60

Files

4.0
(2)
"Files works well for me."
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"Files (Android default file manager). I tried Files (Google) but I didn't like it."
#61

nnn

4.0
(2)
"[nnn](https://github.com/jarun/nnn)"
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"You can try nnn: [https://github.com/jarun/nnn](https://github.com/jarun/nnn)"
#62

pcmanfm

3.5
(2)
"I really like it, it had function to directly filter file"
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"I might jump ship to pcmanfm."
#63

Alfred

5.0
(1)
"It's worth every penny to buy the Powerpack."
#64

Doublecmd

5.0
(1)
"Been using Doublecmd since forever. Great tool."
#65

Librera

5.0
(1)
"Librera & Samsung default app"
#66

Astro

5.0
(1)
"Been using Astro since the beginning of time."
#67

Samsung Stock File Manager

5.0
(1)
"Does everything I need and all while looking great."
#68

FileRun

5.0
(1)
"FileRun is your best bet and what I’m using."
#69

Samsung Native Files

5.0
(1)
"Native Samsung Files & Solid Explorer are both excellent."
#70

FV

5.0
(1)
"No directories off-limit."
#71

Samsung Devices

5.0
(1)
"Works perfectly"
#72

File Explorer

5.0
(1)
"Full-featured and lightweight file managing app with Simple and modern declarative UI"
#73

FileZilla

5.0
(1)
"Sounds like you need an FTP server like Filezilla Server"
#74

Photoview

4.0
(1)
"Is near to what you want. Directories on the filesystem are presented as albums in the web app."
#75

PiGallery2

4.0
(1)
#76

spacedrive

4.0
(1)
"Spacedrive is a contender as well for this Finder-replacing stuff."
#77

XYPlorer Free

4.0
(1)
"If you are looking for Free File Managers XYPlorer Free or xplorer2 Lite or Altap Salamander."
#78

XR Native Android File Manager

4.0
(1)
"Might be worth taking a look."
#79

MT File Manager

4.0
(1)
"MT file manager"
#80

OnePlus and Samsung Default

4.0
(1)
"Are very good."
#81

FV File Manager

4.0
(1)
"Access /Android/data and /Android/obb on Android 14 with Shizuku"
#82

Owlfiles

4.0
(1)
"I use Owlfiles, works good"
#83

Root Manager

4.0
(1)
"Root Manager"
#84

Simple File Explorer

4.0
(1)
"Simple file explorer for me"
#85

Fooview

4.0
(1)
"Was made by the guy who originally made ES file explorer."
#86

Samsung Explorer

4.0
(1)
"As it has handy sections listed as audio, video, documents etc."
#87

KDE

4.0
(1)
"It seems really good."
#88

FM Plus

4.0
(1)
"FM Plus (file manager +) - fast and easy."
#89

Open Source File Manager

4.0
(1)
"Any open source file manager good for me"
#90

Keka

4.0
(1)
"I use Keka, but there should be other free alternatives."
#91

XFCE

4.0
(1)
"The minimalism of XFCE apps and sway are a good pairing."
#92

Google File Manager

3.0
(1)
"Google file manager or es file explorer."
#93

Samsung File Manager

3.0
(1)
"I typically use the default Samsung file manager, but of late I've considered removing it and downloading another one."

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