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24 alternatives to RefManager

Solve any MicroStation reference file problem fast!

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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   Ref Manager ▲5

   A Simple Reference Manager

   2025 · simple-cite-scholar.lovable.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Manager checklist▲323

   Cheatsheet of things every manager should do

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Modernized file manager and program manager from Windows 3.x▲75

   This is a fork of Windows File Manager combined with a from-scratch remake of Program Manager. Fast, lightweight, and suitable for daily driver use.

   2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Refbox▲171

   Collect, organize and float your references. Refbox is a fast reference board app for Mac, Windows and iPad.

   Nov 2025 · ref.box · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Refiner▲321

   Refiner is customer feedback software for SaaS and digital product teams. Collect targeted in-app and mobile survey feedback, analyze responses, and act on insights.

   2020 · refiner.io · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Refrens ABC▲213

   Dead simple leads management for freelancers & small teams

   2023 · refrens.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Refurb – A tool for refurbishing and modernizing Python codebases▲123

   A tool for refurbishing and modernizing Python codebases - dosisod/refurb

   2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Reference▲71

   Automated reference checks

   2020 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   PowerCluster▲72

   Windows cluster manager for builders

   2023 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    AppStor▲130

    Organize, manage & trade your software tools effortlessly

    2024 · appstor.club · its alternatives →

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    Emery▲147

    Manage tasks, notes & calendars in one clean interface

    2025 · emeryplanner.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Folders▲125

    The macOS file manager for (former) Windows users

    2023 · foldersapp.dev · its alternatives →

13. 13
    PloyRef▲69

    Automated employee reference checking

    2020 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Cloud Commander orthodox web file manager with console and editor▲81

    Cloud file manager with console and editor. Will help you: create, edit, move and delete files and folders in your favorite browser from any computer.

    2016 · cloudcmd.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Simple Project Manager▲79

    A stripped back way to manage projects and tasks in Notion

    2023 · selida.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    SupatupaCommander▲69

    Unusual file explorer with stickers, sketches and containers

    2021 · supatupacommander.web.app · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Reference▲81

    Local file search with citations for AI agents. No cloud uploads.

    Aug 2026 · tryreference.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    ListsManager▲64

    Lead validation, segmentation & management made simple

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    BulkReplacer▲87

    Replace text in multiple files in seconds.

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    MicroBadger – Helping you manage your containers▲16

    2016 · blog.microscaling.com · its alternatives →

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    SDWM – Simple Dynamic Window Manager for Windows▲16

    Simple Dynamic Window Manager for Windows. Contribute to ahrm/SDWM development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    CertifiedRecs▲3

    Redefining References for the 21st Century

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    Reimagine the File System▲49

    2020 · amoffat.github.io · its alternatives →

24. 24
    The reverse package manager▲47

    2011 · github.com · its alternatives →

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