Path Finder alternatives · Utilities
Path Finder alternatives with a Windows app
The Path Finder listing does not include a Windows app. 39 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Windows app.
Path Finder is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year. 34 of them are free or have a free plan.
39 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Path Finder
- Free trial · from €42 one-time
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). Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
- Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
- Total Commander can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $89 one-time
Directory Opus
Highly configurable file manager that replaces Windows Explorer
- Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars). Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
- Only Directory Opus lists a Windows app.
- Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
- Directory Opus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $12.99 one-time
Files
Open-source file manager for Windows with tabs and dual pane
- Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
- Files has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Files lists a Windows app.
- Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
- Free
Microsoft PowerToys
Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11
- Microsoft PowerToys is free. Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
- Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
- Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
- Free
Everything
Instant file and folder name search for Windows
- Everything is free. Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
- Everything has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Everything lists a Windows app.
- Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
- Free
Flow Launcher
Free, open-source app launcher and file search for Windows
- Flow Launcher is free. Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
- Flow Launcher has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Flow Launcher lists a Windows app.
- Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
- Free plan · from $19.95 one-time
Listary
File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch
- Listary starts at $19.95 one-time payment (Listary Pro). Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
- Listary has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Listary lists a Windows app.
- Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
- Free plan · from $34.95 one-time
TeraCopy
File copy and move tool for Windows with checksum verification
- TeraCopy starts at $34.95 one-time purchase (Pro license, personal use). Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
- TeraCopy has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TeraCopy lists a Windows app.
- TeraCopy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $9.99/yr
Fences
Windows desktop organizer that groups icons into shaded areas
- Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription). Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
- Only Fences lists a Windows app.
- Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
- Fences can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $96/yr
Raycast
Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI
- Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
- Raycast has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
TextExpander
Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team
- TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
- TextExpander has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TextExpander lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
- Free
AutoHotkey
Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation
- AutoHotkey is free. Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
- AutoHotkey has a free plan. Path Finder does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
- Only Path Finder lists a macOS app.
Common questions
Which Path Finder alternatives have a Windows app?
Total Commander, Directory Opus, Files, Microsoft PowerToys, Everything, Flow Launcher, Listary, TeraCopy and 31 more list a Windows app.
Does Path Finder have a Windows app?
The Path Finder listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
Files, Microsoft PowerToys, Everything, Flow Launcher, Listary, TeraCopy, Raycast, TextExpander and 26 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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 Path Finder: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.