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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 →

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   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 →

3. 3
   Refiner▲317

   Embeddable micro-surveys that drive engagement

   2020 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Refrens ABC▲213

   Dead simple leads management for freelancers & small teams

   2023 · its alternatives →

5. 5RA
   Refurb – A tool for refurbishing and modernizing Python codebases▲123

   2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Refbox▲171

   Your floating workspace for inspiration.

   Nov 2025 · ref.box · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Reference▲71

   Automated reference checks

   2020 · its alternatives →

8. 8NU
   New UI pattern for file manager type apps▲124

   2020 · github.com · 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 →

11. 11
    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 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Folders File Manager▲101

    The macOS file manager for (former) Windows users

    2023 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    PloyRef▲69

    Automated employee reference checking

    2020 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Simple Project Manager▲79

    A stripped back way to manage projects and tasks in Notion

    2023 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    SupatupaCommander▲69

    Unusual file explorer with stickers, sketches and containers

    2021 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    TManager▲111

    Turn your calendar into a task manager

    2017 · 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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    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 →

22. 22
    Cryotos▲66

    Crypto based maintenance management software

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    Rentger▲70

    The most simple and useful property manager software.

    2018 · its alternatives →

24. 24SS
    SDWM – Simple Dynamic Window Manager for Windows▲16

    2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →