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The Best xplr Alternatives in 2026

9 alternatives0 free · 7 open source

Looking for something like xplr? Here are 9 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 7 are open source.

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xplr provides a terminal-based file explorer with a text user interface, according to its project description.

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1tuifi —Not statedWeb, Windows
2TerminalTrove —Not statedWeb
3walk —Yes—
4fm —Yes—
5Caligula —YesLinux, macOS
6bluetuith —Yes—
7TUI Audio Mixer —Yes—
8Btop —Yes—
9s-tui —Yes—
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walk

github.com/antonmedv/walkOpen source
Also covers linux and macos · open source

walk navigates files in a terminal interface as an alternative to cd and ls, with keyboard controls for moving through folders.

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fm

github.com/mistakenelf/fmOpen source
Also covers linux and macos · open source

fm manages files in a terminal interface, with its project built using Go and Bubble Tea.

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Btop

github.com/aristocratos/btopOpen source
Also covers linux and macos · open source

btop displays CPU, memory, and other system resource information in a terminal interface.

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s-tui

github.com/amanusk/s-tuiOpen source
Also covers linux and macos · open source

s-tui monitors CPU activity and can run CPU stress tests from a terminal interface.

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What is the best alternative to xplr?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to xplr are tuifi, TerminalTrove, and walk.
Are there open-source alternatives to xplr?
Yes: walk, fm, Caligula, and bluetuith.

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