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FX File Explorer vs Solid Explorer

Both stand on file manager software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

FX File Explorer

Free plan Android

FX File Explorer offers a capable free Android file-management base, with FX+ extending it to networks, cloud storage, transfers and encryption. The Plus license is listed at 2.99 USD once.

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Solid Explorer combines two-pane file handling with broad cloud, network, archive, and storage tools on Android. Its two-week full-feature trial and free plan allow evaluation, while Mega access has an extra add-on requirement.

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The facts

	FX File Explorer	Solid Explorer
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android	Android
Lowest paid plan	FX File Explorer: Plus License: $2.99, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	3	1
Maker	FX File Explorer	Solid Explorer
Website	nextapp.com	neatbytes.com
On file manager software	#37 of 100	#33 of 100

FX File Explorer: what it does well

Free plan includes file and archive tools
Dual-pane and multiple-window browsing
Broad network and cloud access with FX+
Phone-to-phone transfers over Wi-Fi or NFC
No advertisements or activity tracking listed

What to know first

Android only
Android 5.0 or later required
FX+ features require a separate license
Plus license costs 2.99 USD once

Solid Explorer: what it does well

Dual-pane browsing supports drag-and-drop transfers
Connects to major cloud and network storage
Creates and extracts several archive formats
Storage analyzer finds duplicate, large, and junk files
AES-256 encryption supports password or fingerprint protection

What to know first

Mega access requires a paid add-on
Available on Android only
Anonymous usage-data collection must be disabled in settings

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