Best File Manager Software — Free & Paid (2026)

Explore and compare 47 File Manager tools on FreeSoftwareX (More Software). Browse free, open-source and commercial options side by side — compare features, licensing and price — and find the right fit for your business.

What is File Manager software?

File Manager software helps teams handle their file manager needs within More Software. On this page you can compare the leading options by licence model — 26 free / open-source and 21 paid / freemium tools — so you can shortlist by budget, features and support before you commit.

Top free & open-source File Manager

Files by GoogleAltap SalamanderDOS NavigatorDiredDouble CommanderExplorer++Far Manager

Top paid & freemium File Manager

Commander OneDOS ShellDirectory OpusFile ExplorerFiles (Apple)Finder

Popular File Manager tools

Altap Salamander — Open SourceCommander One — PaidDOS Navigator — Open SourceDOS Shell — PaidDirectory Opus — PaidDired — Open SourceDouble Commander — Open SourceExplorer++ — Open SourceFar Manager — Open SourceFile Explorer — PaidFiles (Apple) — PaidFiles by Google — FreeFinder — PaidForkLift — PaidGNOME Commander — Open SourceGNOME Files (Nautilus) — Open SourceGentoo — Open SourceGhost Commander — Open SourceKonqueror — Open SourceKrusader — Open SourceMidnight Commander — Open SourceNemo — Open SourceNomad.NET — PaidNorton Commander — PaidPC Shell — PaidPCManFM — Open SourcePath Finder — PaidROX-Filer — Open SourceRanger — Open SourceSTDU Explorer — PaidSamsung My Files — PaidSpaceFM — Open SourceTabbles — PaidThunar — Open SourceViewMAX — Open SourceVolkov Commander — PaidWindows File Manager — Open SourceWorker — Open SourceXTree — PaidXYplorer — PaidXandros File Manager — PaidXfe — PaidZTreeWin — PaidemelFM2 — Open SourcemuCommander — Open Sourcennn — Open Sourcexplorer2 — Paid

How to choose File Manager

Start with your must-have features and budget. Open-source and free tools suit lean teams and those who can self-host; freemium lets you trial before paying; commercial tools add vendor support and guarantees. Compare the shortlisted File Manager above, then request a quote or demo free.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best free File Manager?
Popular free and open-source File Manager options include Altap Salamander and others listed above. The best choice depends on your features, team size and whether you can self-host.
How many File Manager tools are listed?
FreeSoftwareX currently lists 47 File Manager tools, spanning free, open-source, freemium and commercial licences.
Are there free File Manager options?
Yes — 26 of the File Manager tools listed are free or open source. See "Top free & open-source File Manager" above.
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