Files vs The Explorer's Friend
| Files | The Explorer's Friend | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | windows | — |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | — |
| Tabbed interface | Yes | — |
| Batch rename | Yes | — |
| Archive support | Yes | — |
| Cloud storage access | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best File Manager Software. On Inferse, The Explorer's Friend scores higher on our published basis.