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The file manager might not be a feature on your desktop that you've ever considered changing, but once you've seen a better option, you can't unsee it. I've used nearly every file manager on the market, and some are far better than others.
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If you find the file manager on your Linux desktop of choice isn't cutting it, here are six alternatives. One of these could well become your favorite Linux file manager.
1. Krusader
The feature-packed Krusader sports a layout that might seem a bit 2005, but it's user-friendly and gets the job done. This advanced file manager is a twin-panel app created for the Plasma Desktop but can be installed on most distributions.
One of my favorite features built into Krusader is the Network Connection wizard, where you can create connections for FTP, SFTP, FISH, NFS, SMB, and WebDAV. Instead of installing third-party software to connect to your network share, you get everything you need.
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Krusader also features extensive archive handling, a Useractions tool (for creating automated interactions with specific file types), a powerful search feature, customizable views, MountMan (for mounting/unmounting drives), disk usage reports, and more.
Krusader is a file manager best suited for advanced users. If you're new to Linux, it contains features you probably won't use until you're more familiar with the OS. Even so, this is an outstanding choice.
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