File managers (116 programs)
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: An easy-to-use graphical interface. Problematic areas and files can be found within a short period of time. Hidden files can be displayed. Only 2.2 megabytes of memory is needed.
Cons: Will not detect for viruses. 32-bit processors may encounter problems. May be too simplistic for some. Built-in (native) hardware will offer many of the same functions.
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: Can find hidden files that spotlight won't pick up. Supports all common operations such as Copy, Paste and Remove to Trash. Improves search precision by matching and combining terms. Lets you 'quick look' at files to check if it's the one you want.
Cons: Too slow to be consistently reliable. Only available in English. Worth getting only if you need to find specific hidden files. Very bland interface, unappealing to non-professionals.
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: 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: 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: Allows dlna enabled devices to access media. Turns your Mac into a media server. Easy to use. User-friendly interface.
Cons: Limited OS support. Can not be used in conjunction with other media sharing apps. Firewalls can block application. Doesn't work well on WiFi only networks.
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: The customization options are very cleverly chosen. Filter selections with things such as file size. Scans as quickly as your device’s file-search function. Quickly group your images for a personal inspection.
Cons: Cannot discriminate between slightly out of focus images. Ideal for finding images, but not for auto-deleting images. The “HDD Space Saved” function is an unneeded gimmick. Needs a larger high-definition viewer for professional photographs.
