File managers (117 programs)

Pros: Simple. Effective. Intuitive interface. 'Ignore' option for system files.

Cons: Slow on networked systems. Can't delete files in-app. Slightly jerky animations. Plain-looking interface.

Pros: Only 1.6 megabytes of memory is needed.. Most processes are performed extremely quickly.. The interface is simple to utilize.. Users will be informed of how much space as been cleared..

Cons: Files in use will not be cleared.. Certain free applications can perform the same actions.. Not designed for mobile devices.. Does not include a defragmentation option (often included in other bundles).

Pros: Easily organize files and folders. Set up rules for automatic folder creation. Find documents faster. Uses very little system resources.

Cons: Can be complicated to configure. Advanced interface takes some time to get used to. Can create duplicate files. Limited OS support.

Pros: Simplifies management of files.. Can be used for complicated renaming/naming tasks.. Allows users to create templates for regular tasks.. The application keeps detailed records of file operations..

Cons: Initial application set-up process can be complicated.. User interface can be intimidating at first.. Application is resource intensive when in operation.. Limited applications/niche application.

Pros: Easy to use. Fast scanning algorithm. Visual chart. Clean and clear interface.

Cons: No scanning progress bar. Doesn’t scale to 4k monitors. Doesn’t support folder-specific searches. Needs a 64-bit system architecture.

Pros: Groups together files to help you check them more easily. Gives you a quick way to search for duplicates. Search by file types and by name. Clear browser data if you wish.

Cons: The cleaning features are very poorly optimized. Happily deletes your game saves without warning. Claims to be a computer cleaner when it is not. Has unrestricted access to your encrypted and unencrypted files.

Pros: Shows total size of files. Can be set to always on top. Menubar notification shows number of files. Works with any app.

Cons: Doesn't support dragging webpages. Long filenames are truncated. No visual customisation options. No option to filter what files can be dragged.

Pros: One-click functionality. Saves time and repute. Ensures zero loss of files. Configurable.

Cons: May not work as advertised at times. Restoring the archived files is not always seamless. No real feature to move specific file types. Not updated regularly enough.

Pros: Very easy to pick up and use. Automator and custom list support. Helps with absent-mindedness. Good technical support.

Cons: Doesn't quite blend in with Aqua. Learning curve for automation. Poorly-done automation causes bugs. Doesn't open files itself cleanly.

Pros: Keep track of changes made to shared Dropbox files. Revert to previous versions of files if needed. Restore deleted Dropbox files. Manage shared Dropbox folders with ease.

Cons: Deleted files can only be recovered for 30 days. Application can override changes to files with previous versions. Application has to be used in conjunction with the Dropbox application. Interface can be complicated at first.