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MiXplorer vs OneCommander

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.

MiXplorer

Free plan Android

MiXplorer combines broad file browsing, archive support, and extra tools in an Android app with a free plan. Check the Google Drive scope and the unlisted Silver price if those affect your choice.

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OneCommander offers extensive navigation and file-management tools for Windows 10 and 11. Home users can use the free mode with limits, while commercial use requires a license; the Lifetime User License costs 30.00 USD as a one-time purchase.

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The facts

	MiXplorer	OneCommander
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android	Windows
Lowest paid plan	MiXplorer Silver: $6.99, paid once	Lifetime User License: $30, paid once
Plans published	2	4
Maker	Not published	OneCommander
Website	mixplorer.com	onecommander.com
On file manager software	#31 of 100	#27 of 100

MiXplorer: what it does well

Unlimited tabs and dual-panel browsing
Supports many archive formats
Connects to cloud storage and network protocols
Includes image, media, text, e-book, and PDF tools
Free plan listed as free

What to know first

Google Drive access is limited to files created or uploaded with the app
Intended for users aged 16 and older

OneCommander: what it does well

Dual-pane browsing, persistent tabs, and Miller Columns.
Batch image conversion and RegEx renaming.
Supports Unicode paths beyond 260 characters.
Available as an installer or portable ZIP.
Lifetime license includes future updates.

What to know first

Only available for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Free mode locks some settings and advanced features.
Portable version cannot be used in a cloud folder.
Portable version is not for multi-user computers.

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