File Manager Software
Alternatives to Filestash
Filestash combines file sharing, document management, managed file transfer, and archiving in one browser interface. It connects FTP, WebDAV, SFTP, S3, SMB, Git, SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox, Storj, and other services, while gateways can expose storage through SFTP, MCP, FTP, WebDAV, S3, or AS2. Its workflow engine, plugins, corporate SSO, tailored access controls, immutable audit logs, and AI tools for semantic search, smart folders, and OCR suit organizations with varied storage and governance needs. It runs on web, desktop, and mobile platforms and supports self-hosting.
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Owlfiles Owlfiles suits people who need to manage or transfer files across devices, network storage, servers, and cloud drives.
From $1.08/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android9.3 Visit Specs - 02
Dolphin Dolphin suits people who want a configurable file manager for local and remote files, with tabs, split view and an integrated terminal.
Free plan Open source Windows · Linux8.8 Visit Specs - 03
OneCommander Free plan Windows8.8 Visit Specs - 04 xplorer² Free plan Windows8.8 Visit Specs
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nnn suits terminal users who want file operations, previews and search in a compact, low-configuration tool.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Android8.7 Visit Specs - 06
Total Commander Total Commander suits Windows or Android users who want two-pane file management, archive handling and file comparison or synchronization.
Free plan Windows · Android8.6 Visit Specs - 07
WinSCP WinSCP suits Windows users who need to transfer and manage files on remote computers, including those who want scripting or a portable version.
Free plan Open source Windows8.6 Visit Specs - 08 FileRun
FileRun suits teams that need to keep files on a server they manage and share access with staff, groups, and guests.
From €0.82/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.6 Visit Specs - 09 TagSpaces
TagSpaces suits developers, researchers, designers, and privacy-conscious users who want to organize files locally.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.6 Visit Specs - 10
Midnight Commander It suits people who prefer a text-mode file manager and need file operations in local consoles, terminals, or remote shells.
Free plan macOS · Linux · Self-hosted8.5 Visit Specs - 11
muCommander muCommander suits people who want a free file manager with two-pane browsing, tabs, batch renaming, and access to network or cloud storage.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux8.5 Visit Specs - 12 MiXplorer Free plan Android8.5 Visit Specs
- 13 HTTP Commander Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.5 Visit Specs
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Yazi Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux8.4 Visit Specs - 15 Vifm Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux8.4 Visit Specs
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CRAX Commander Free trial macOS8.4 Visit Specs - 17 FX File Explorer Free plan Android8.4 Visit Specs
- 18 Cloud Commander Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.4 Visit Specs
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Advanced Renamer Free plan Windows · macOS · API8.4 Visit Specs - 20 Dropzone
Dropzone suits Mac users who want shortcuts for file handling, app launching, and cloud uploads.
Free plan macOS · API8.4 Visit Specs - 21
Altap Salamander Free plan Windows8.3 Visit Specs - 22 QSpace
QSpace suits macOS users who want a customizable file manager with multiple folder layouts, persistent workspaces, and search options.
Free plan macOS8.3 Visit Specs - 23
Path Finder From $2.75/mo Free trial macOS8.3 Visit Specs - 24 fman Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux8.3 Visit Specs
- 25 Krusader Free plan Linux8.2 Visit Specs
- 26 GNOME Commander Free plan Linux8.2 Visit Specs
- 27 Nimble Commander Free plan macOS8.2 Visit Specs
- 28 Solid Explorer Free trial Android8.2 Visit Specs
- 29 X-plore File Manager Free plan Web · Android8.2 Visit Specs
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Bulk Rename Utility Bulk Rename Utility suits Windows users who need to rename batches of files or folders using metadata, filters, or custom rules.
From $2.50/mo Free plan Windows8.2 Visit Specs
Choosing instead of Filestash
The Hobby plan supports up to three users, while Self Served costs $50 a month and Enterprise Solutions costs $290 a month. Self-hosting requires a Linux server with Docker, Docker Compose, and curl. That scope, administration, and pricing may exceed a personal file manager’s needs. Alternatives may instead prioritize local folders, desktop navigation, mobile transfers, or a focused Windows client. Compare platforms, storage locations, sharing controls, transfer protocols, and whether you need Filestash’s workflow, compliance, and team features.