Alternatives to Index

A multi-platform file manager from KDE's Maui project for Linux desktops and mobile devices. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Index.

  • GNOME Files

    The default GNOME desktop file manager, also called Nautilus, for browsing local and network files.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    GNOME Files is the default GNOME file manager with network browsing and plugins, a more established desktop tool designed around GNOME.

  • COSMIC Files

    The Rust-based file manager of System76's COSMIC desktop environment for Linux.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    COSMIC Files is a Rust-based file manager for System76's COSMIC desktop, focused on desktop use rather than convergent mobile screens.

  • PCManFM-Qt

    A Qt-based file manager and desktop icon manager, the default file manager of the LXQt desktop.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    PCManFM-Qt is a light Qt file manager from LXQt that also handles desktop icons and runs on other Linux desktops.

  • Thunar

    The lightweight default file manager of the Xfce desktop environment for Linux.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    Thunar is the lightweight Xfce file manager with a bulk renamer, custom actions and plugins, aimed at desktop rather than phone screens.

  • Nemo

    Cinnamon's file manager, a Nautilus fork with more built-in options.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    Nemo is Cinnamon's GPL-2.0 file manager with dual panes, a type-ahead path bar and an extension system, built for desktops.

  • Pantheon Files

    The file manager designed for elementary OS and its Pantheon desktop.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    Pantheon Files is the minimal elementary OS file manager with plugin support and Git status integration.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.