Best ForkLift Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 tools from file manager software ranked against ForkLift on the same published basis.
- 1ForkLift vs Filestash
- 2ForkLift vs TagSpaces
- 3ForkLift vs FileRun
- 4ForkLift vs Dolphin
- 5ForkLift vs Total Commander
- 6ForkLift vs WinSCP
- 7ForkLift vs Cloud Commander
- 8ForkLift vs OneCommander
- 9ForkLift vs xplorer²
- 10ForkLift vs QSpace
- 11ForkLift vs Multi Commander
- 12ForkLift vs FreeCommander
- 13ForkLift vs muCommander
- 14ForkLift vs EF Commander
- 15ForkLift vs Commander One
- 16ForkLift vs Files
- 17ForkLift vs X-plore File Manager
- 18ForkLift vs Krusader
- 19ForkLift vs Midnight Commander
- 20ForkLift vs Directory Opus
ForkLift alternatives compared
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filestash | 9.2 | Free plan | — | Android, API, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 2 | TagSpaces | 8.9 | Free plan | Free | Android, Browser, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 3 | FileRun | 8.7 | No | €0.82/mo | Android, API, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 4 | Dolphin | 8.5 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Windows |
| 5 | Total Commander | 8.3 | No | — | Android, Windows |
| 6 | WinSCP | 8.3 | Free plan | Free | Windows |
| 7 | Cloud Commander | 8.1 | Free plan | Free | Android, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 8 | OneCommander | 8.0 | Free plan | Free | Windows |
| 9 | xplorer² | 8.0 | Free plan | Free | Windows |
| 10 | QSpace | 8.0 | Free plan | Free | Mac |
| 11 | Multi Commander | 7.9 | Free plan | Free | Windows |
| 12 | FreeCommander | 7.7 | No | €1.50/mo | Windows |
| 13 | muCommander | 7.7 | No | — | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 14 | EF Commander | 7.7 | Free plan | $36/mo | Windows |
| 15 | Commander One | 7.6 | No | $29.99/mo | Mac |
| 16 | Files | 7.6 | No | — | Windows |
| 17 | X-plore File Manager | 7.6 | Free plan | Free | Android, Web |
| 18 | Krusader | 7.5 | No | — | Linux |
| 19 | Midnight Commander | 7.5 | No | — | Linux, Mac |
| 20 | Directory Opus | 7.5 | No | — | Windows |
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Questions about ForkLift alternatives
What is the best alternative to ForkLift?
Filestash, number 1 in file manager software with a score of 9.2 out of 10. The others here: TagSpaces, FileRun, Dolphin and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to ForkLift?
Filestash is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 11 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Is there an open-source alternative to ForkLift?
Yes: Dolphin, WinSCP.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.