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FX File Explorer

Freemium#38 of 100 in File Manager Software

FX File Explorer: A flexible Android file manager, with cloud and network access available through FX+. Ranked #38 of 100 in File Manager Software by our editors (5.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for android users managing local, cloud, and network files.

5.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Android users managing local, cloud, and network files
Free plan
Yes
Supported platforms
Android
Founded
2002 · Newport Beach, California, United States
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Dual-view browsing keeps two file locations open at once.
- Supports several archive formats, including ZIP, TAR, and 7zip.
- FX+ adds cloud services and SMB, SSH, FTP, and WebDAV access.
Where it doesn't
- The app is available on Android only.
- Cloud and network access require the paid FX+ License.
- Browser-based computer access and media-management tools also require FX+.

Our verdict on FX File Explorer

FX File Explorer is an Android file manager for people who want to organize device files and, with its optional FX+ License, reach connected storage from a phone or tablet. The free FX File Explorer plan covers file management, multiple-window support, and archive creation and extraction. Its dual-view split-screen browsing is useful when moving between folders, while indexed search and folder storage-usage views help locate files and understand how space is being used. The app also includes a text editor, image viewer, media player, and binary viewer.

The main distinction between the free app and FX+ is connected storage. FX+ adds access to Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SugarSync, and OwnCloud, along with network file access over SMB, SSH, FTP, and WebDAV. It also adds browser-based file management from a computer and media-management capabilities, including photo, video, and music browsing and playlist management. For someone who routinely switches among local files, cloud accounts, and network shares, those additions make the paid license central to the broader use case rather than a minor extra. The base app remains useful for local file work and archives.

FX File Explorer is a good fit for Android users who want a single mobile interface for local files and several kinds of connected storage, especially if split-screen browsing and built-in viewers matter. It is less suitable for people who need a file manager across desktop and mobile platforms, since the app is listed for Android. Buyers who only need basic local management can start with the free plan; those who need cloud, network, or browser-based computer access should consider whether FX+ covers their workflow. The product is focused on file management rather than AI features or broader team workflows.

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FX File Explorer pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 24 Sep 2026.

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FX File Explorer fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Supported platforms	Android
Dual-pane view	Yes
Tabbed interface	Not verified
Batch rename	Not verified
Archive support	Yes
Cloud storage access	Yes
Portable version	Not verified
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	Android
Support	Email
Built for	Solo (editorial estimate)
Integrations	10 integrations: Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SugarSync, OwnCloud …
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	nextapp.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

FX File Explorer integrations

FX File Explorer lists 10 integrations on its own site.

Box
Dropbox
Google Drive
OneDrive
SugarSync
OwnCloud
SMB
SSH
FTP
WebDAV

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