FileRanger · Office #50,573

What it is

Calls itself “file manager”.

• Calls itself: file manager

“Dual-pane file manager & tabs”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Windows Explorer. Rules out “subscription”.

• Alternative to: Windows Explorer
• Says it will not: subscription

“Familiar if you come from Windows Explorer.”

“…no subscription.”

What it costs

One-time purchase. Free for a trial period. Trial: “14-day”. No monthly plan. Prices quoted: $0.00, $9.99.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: no
• Free plan: free for a trial
• Price: $0.00 · $9.99
• Trial: 14-day

“14-day Trial $0.00”

“In-App Purchases Yes FileRanger Full Version $9.99”

“Afterwards, the full version is a one-time in-app purchase, with no subscription.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“Free 14-day trial, then $9.99 once.”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the App Store. AI is a side feature.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: App Store
• AI role: a side feature

“A native macOS file manager with tabs”

“It runs in the App Sandbox and opens only the folders you allow.”

What it works with

Integrates with Finder, Git and Homebrew. Replaces Finder. Names Apple, Norton Commander and 2 more on its pages.

• Integrates with: Finder · Git · Homebrew
• Replaces: Finder
• Names: Apple · Norton Commander · Total Commander · +1

“Apple's App Sandbox lets an app start only the programs that come with macOS.”

“Use it as a Finder alternative, or next to Finder.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“FileRanger: File Explorer Dual-pane file manager & tabs Only for Mac Free · In‑App Purchases”

“FileRanger is free to download. Start the 14-day trial in the app, and every feature works.”