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Files alternatives with an Android app

The Files listing does not include an Android app. 4 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list an Android app.

Files has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). 2 of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Files

  1. Total Commander

    Two-pane file manager for Windows with FTP and archive tools

    • Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Files has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Total Commander lists an Android app.
    • Total Commander can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Total Commander vs FilesTotal Commander pricing and details

  2. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Files has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinRAR lists Linux, macOS and Android apps.
    • WinRAR can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    WinRAR pricing and details

  3. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  4. CCleaner

    Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile

    • CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only CCleaner lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    • CCleaner also covers system monitor and disk cleanup.
    CCleaner pricing and details

Common questions

Which Files alternatives have an Android app?

Total Commander, WinRAR, LocalSend and CCleaner list an Android app.

Does Files have an Android app?

The Files listing does not include an Android app. It lists Windows.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

LocalSend and CCleaner are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Files: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.