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24 alternatives to Folders File Manager

The macOS file manager for (former) Windows users

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Folders File Manager launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Folders▲125

   The macOS file manager for (former) Windows users

   2023 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   folderGo▲91

   Click once. and customize every folder with glassy icons

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   File Cabinet Pro▲81

   File manager for the menu bar

   2020 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Apple Files▲230

   File manager for iOS 11

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Fast, native Mac file manager (filters, fuzzy find, 9 MB, no Electron)▲98

   My Downloads folder had been left unkept for a really long time and cleaning it up using Finder was quite cumbersome. So I started creating a simple app to help me filter out and delete or move the files in the folder. It started out very basic and the filtering options genuinely helped me clean out the Downloads folder, then as I thought of more features I would like to see in a file manager I started to add them. Some of the features are: - Fuzzy go to folder/file where you only need to write a few letters of a full path, get suggestions and can jump to the correct path instantly -…

   Jul 2026 · whimfiles.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   DockDuck▲97

   The native macOS file manager Finder should be

   14d ago · dockduck.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Clean Mac Desktop▲347

   Automatically clean & backup your MacOS desktop in 1 click

   2022 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   FileFillet▲176

   Efficiently organize files on macOS

   2025 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Foldr for MacOS▲111

   A Finder extension to create folders with custom icons

   Jan 2026 · matisandoval.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Caretaker - Trash's Friend▲123

    Auto move files to trash on macOS

    2023 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Folders Pro▲3

    A more capable macOS file manager made for Windows switchers

    Aug 2026 · foldersapp.dev · its alternatives →

12. 12
    CleanMyDrive 2▲244

    A lightweight drive manager for Mac

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Folderizer▲94

    Personalize your desktop experience with colorful folders

    2024 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Sigma File Manager▲152

    Free, open-source, cross-platform, modern file manager app

    Jun 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Folderr▲363

    Smart home, auto & beyond

    2023 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Maccy▲378

    Lightweight open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    2019 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    OpenFolder▲101

    Open any folder on macOS instantly

    Oct 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Folder Peek▲135

    Put folders in the menu bar on your Mac

    2022 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Recent File Picker for macOS▲100

    Quick access to recent files

    2025 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    cryo▲91

    A visual file manager

    2020 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Recento ▲89

    Instantly access your recent files, folders, apps, clipboard

    2025 · 1dot.ai · its alternatives →

22. 22
    FolderPlus▲101

    Peek inside any folder without opening it

    Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Declutter▲91

    Cleans and organises your files in Mac desktop automatically

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Fallinorg - Offline Mac app that organizes files by meaning▲88

    2025 · fallinorg.com · its alternatives →

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