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Open-source alternatives to XYplorer

XYplorer is not described as open source on its own site. 53 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

XYplorer is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades. 52 of them are free or have a free plan.

53 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

    • 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. Double Commander

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

    • 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

  3. Explorer++

    Small, portable tabbed file manager for Windows

    • 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

  4. Beeftext

    Free open-source text substitution tool for Windows

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

  5. Nimble Commander

    Free dual-pane file manager for macOS, no longer actively maintained

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

  6. TestDisk and PhotoRec

    Free open-source tools for lost partitions and deleted files

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

  7. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

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

  8. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • Karabiner-Elements has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Karabiner-Elements lists a macOS app.
    • Only XYplorer lists a Windows app.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  9. 7-Zip

    Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format

    • 7-Zip is free. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • 7-Zip has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  10. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • Maccy has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Maccy lists a macOS app.
    • Only XYplorer lists a Windows app.
    Maccy pricing and details

  11. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

    • Stats is free. XYplorer starts at $34.95 per user, one-time, with 1 year of free upgrades.
    • Stats has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Stats lists a macOS app.
    • Only XYplorer lists a Windows app.
    Stats pricing and details

  12. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

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

41 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to XYplorer?

Yes. Files, Double Commander, Explorer++, Beeftext, Nimble Commander, TestDisk and PhotoRec, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements and 45 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is XYplorer open source?

XYplorer is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Files, Double Commander, Explorer++, Beeftext, Nimble Commander, TestDisk and PhotoRec, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements and 44 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 5, 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.