File managers (116 programs)

Pros: Designate files and folders to be hidden from view. Hide or show designated files with a simple click. Additional password protection options available. Supports light and dark modes.

Cons: Files can still be seen in applications directory and launch pad. App name being installed indicates hidden files. Mostly superficial file protection. Several free competitor alternatives.

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: 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: 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: Slick interface. Finds duplicate files. Multiple automation options. Matches Mac OS's interface.

Cons: Works slowly. Poor deletion features. Doesn't show full file paths. Small font size.

Pros: Allows for simultaneous renaming of multiple files. Variety of naming options, including number sequencing. Allows users to edit existing filenames. Automatic clash prevention.

Cons: No ability to rename folders. User interface appears complicated. Advanced options can be difficult to set-up. Only supports certain operating systems.

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: Can remove applications with no uninstall program. Permanent file deletion is offered. Only 1.2 megabytes of memory is needed. Provides customized scanning options.

Cons: Some have stated that system-sensitive files can be deleted. Cannot defeat ransomware issues. No cloud-based file storage. Will not remove add-ons associated with the Internet Explorer browser.

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: Does exactly what it claims. Streamlined and intuitive interface. Different compression levels offered. Option to choose file sizes when splitting files.

Cons: Doesn’t remember old settings. 64-bit processors only. No free trial. May not work equally well with all file formats.

Pros: Create a new file from anywhere on your Mac. Very simple and easy to use. Doesn't require any advanced computer skills. Built in file templates to choose from.

Cons: Application doesn't allow the creation of new templates. Limited OS support. Requires 64-bit architecture. Relies on third-party applications.

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.

Pros: Simple to install and use. Keeps desktop well organized. Pin window wherever you like. Requires minimal system resources.

Cons: Can be slow at times. No ability to automatically set up folders. Interface appears a little dated. Application could do with more regular updates.

Pros: Maps disk space with a variety of visuals. Customizable clean up methods. Files can be trashed or permanently deleted. Can save and load scanning sessions.

Cons: Scanning can take a long time. Remnants of files may be retrievable. Possibility of deleting essential files. Lacks some advanced features.

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.

Pros: May help you discover unwanted apps you forgot you had. A nice alternative to using your operating system's uninstaller. Very simple function that makes it easy to use. Shows how much space you have left on your device.

Cons: Apps appear in a random order. Cannot delete system files or operating system apps. May leave file fragments after deleting apps. Cannot remove maliciously-added bloatware.

Pros: Free up hard drive space. Improve system performance. Review potentially important files before cleaning. Works on external storage devices.

Cons: Sometimes misjudges files. Can be confused by multiple versions of same app. Cleaning not as comprehensive on external storage. Only supports OS X Yosemite and above.

Pros: Quick transfers. Share videos, pictures, documents, apps. Instant notifications. On-device file management.

Cons: Doesn’t really work out of the box as advertised. UI isn’t the best. The ability to transfer data should be free. Free version is inundated with ads.

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.