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Free alternatives to XYplorer

XYplorer has no free plan. 130 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory are free or have a free plan.

XYplorer is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades. 66 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

130 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to XYplorer

  1. Files

    Open-source file manager for Windows with tabs and dual pane

    What is free: The app is free through the classic installer, a PowerShell command or the offline packages. The Microsoft Store version is the paid way to get it, sold to support the project.

    • Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • Files has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    • XYplorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Files vs XYplorerFiles pricing and details

  2. Bulk Rename Utility

    Windows file renamer with many criteria, free for home use

    What is free: Free of charge for personal, private use at home.

    • Bulk Rename Utility starts at $24.95 per user for a Home / Academic license, $92.95 for a commercial license. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • Bulk Rename Utility has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • XYplorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Bulk Rename Utility vs XYplorerBulk Rename Utility pricing and details

  3. Commander One

    Dual-panel file manager and FTP client for Mac

    What is free: A free version exists, including in the Mac App Store; PRO features are an in-app purchase there.

    • Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • Commander One has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Commander One lists a macOS app.
    • Only XYplorer lists a Windows app.
    Commander One vs XYplorerCommander One pricing and details

  4. Advanced Renamer

    Batch file and folder renamer for Windows and Mac

    What is free: Free for light personal use, limited to 10,000 files per batch and 5 renaming methods per batch.

    • Advanced Renamer starts at $16 one-time, personal license (VAT included). XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • Advanced Renamer has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Advanced Renamer lists a macOS app.
    • Advanced Renamer also covers workflow automation.
    Advanced Renamer vs XYplorerAdvanced Renamer pricing and details

  5. Double Commander

    Free open-source dual-pane file manager inspired by Total Commander

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Double Commander is free. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • Double Commander has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Double Commander lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • Double Commander is open source, according to its own site.
    Double Commander vs XYplorerDouble Commander pricing and details

  6. Explorer++

    Small, portable tabbed file manager for Windows

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Explorer++ is free. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • Explorer++ has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Explorer++ is open source, according to its own site.
    • XYplorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Explorer++ vs XYplorerExplorer++ pricing and details

  7. FreeCommander

    Dual-pane Windows file manager, free 32-bit and paid 64-bit

    What is free: 32-bit version is free without time limit for private users; commercial users may test it for 30 days.

    • FreeCommander starts at €10 one-time download of the 64-bit version, excluding VAT. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • FreeCommander has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • FreeCommander also covers file compression.
    FreeCommander vs XYplorerFreeCommander pricing and details

  8. One Commander

    Dual-pane Windows file manager with Miller columns, free for home use

    What is free: Free Home Use covers personal, non-commercial use; some settings and advanced features stay locked.

    • One Commander starts at $30 one-time, per named user. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • One Commander has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    One Commander vs XYplorerOne Commander pricing and details

  9. Q-Dir

    Four-pane Windows file explorer, free for home and business use

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Q-Dir is free. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • Q-Dir has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • XYplorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Q-Dir vs XYplorerQ-Dir pricing and details

  10. Disk Drill

    Data recovery app for Mac and Windows with free disk tools

    What is free: Disk Drill Basic scans storage and previews every recoverable file; the Windows page says it recovers up to 100 MB for free. Disk health, cleanup, duplicate finder and backup tools are included in the free edition.

    • Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • Disk Drill has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Disk Drill lists a macOS app.
    • Disk Drill also covers disk cleanup.
    Disk Drill pricing and details

  11. Revo Uninstaller

    Windows uninstaller that scans for leftover files and registry entries

    What is free: Revo Uninstaller Free, with a free portable version; the vendor's page does not itemize how its feature list differs from Pro.

    • Revo Uninstaller starts at $24.95 for a lifetime license with 1 year of updates. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • Revo Uninstaller has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Revo Uninstaller also covers disk cleanup.
    Revo Uninstaller pricing and details

  12. Snipaste

    Screenshot tool that pins images to the screen as floating windows

    What is free: Snipaste 2 is free for personal use only, with bug-fix updates and the core snipping, pinning and annotation tools.

    • Snipaste starts at $8.99 one-time, 1 device. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • Snipaste has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Snipaste lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Snipaste also covers screenshots.
    Snipaste pricing and details

118 more that are free or have a free plan

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Common questions

Is there a free alternative to XYplorer?

Yes. Files, Bulk Rename Utility, Commander One, Advanced Renamer, Double Commander, Explorer++, FreeCommander, One Commander and 122 more are free or have a free plan.

Does XYplorer have a free plan?

XYplorer has no free plan. XYplorer is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 XYplorer: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.