TagSpaces
TagSpaces: A broad, tag-first file manager for users who want flexible organization across platforms. Ranked #24 of 100 in File Manager Software by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for users organizing files with tags and perspectives.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forUsers organizing files with tags and perspectives
- Free planYes
- Supported platformsweb, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension
- Founded2015 · Munich, Germany
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Tags files and folders, with search by name, content, metadata, and more
- Previews many formats and creates Markdown, HTML, text, and JSON notes
- Supports desktop, mobile, web, cloud storage, portable mode, and local AI chats
Where it doesn't
- Does not provide a verified dual-pane workflow
- Does not provide a verified batch-renaming feature
- Advanced views, search, and AI tagging are part of Pro editions
Our verdict on TagSpaces
TagSpaces is an open-source file manager and organizer for individuals and teams managing local files without a mandatory cloud account or proprietary database. Its core approach uses filename tags or sidecar files to organize folders and files, with search across names, tags, content, types, sizes, and dates. It also previews images, PDFs, audio, video, spreadsheets, source code, and ZIP archives, while supporting notes in Markdown, HTML, plain-text, and JSON formats. The product is available across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension environments.
The free TagSpaces Lite editions cover file and folder tagging, management, previews, readable-text notes, tagged-file search, and S3-compatible object storage access. The published paid options include TagSpaces Pro subscription and perpetual-license editions. Pro adds collaborative tag use, local AI tag and description generation, advanced full-text search, and Kanban, map, and calendar views, along with custom folder icons, colors, and backgrounds. The perpetual option includes future updates and one year of support. TagSpaces Custom adds on-premises web or tailored desktop deployments, multi-factor authentication, white-label packages, custom extensions, and priority technical support. Lite Web and Pro Web support self-hosting, Docker deployment or web application use, mobile PWA access, S3-compatible storage, and volume pricing for Pro Web.
Platform and storage flexibility are central strengths. TagSpaces connects with AWS S3, Wasabi, Cloudflare R2, MinIO, Dropbox, Google Drive, Nextcloud, and Syncthing, and supports gallery, map, Kanban, FolderViz, and calendar perspectives. Local AI chats can run through Ollama, and the desktop application has a portable mode. This breadth suits users who think in tags, saved perspectives, previews, and connected storage locations. It is less suitable for workflows centered on dual-pane navigation or batch renaming, or for users who prefer a conventional file manager focused on core file operations rather than multiple organizational views.
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TagSpaces fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension |
| Dual-pane view | Not verified |
| Tabbed interface | Yes |
| Batch rename | Not verified |
| Archive support | Not verified |
| Cloud storage access | Yes |
| Portable version | Yes |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: AWS S3, Wasabi, Cloudflare R2, MinIO, Dropbox, Google Drive … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | tagspaces.org |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
TagSpaces integrations
TagSpaces lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- AWS S3
- Wasabi
- Cloudflare R2
- MinIO
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Nextcloud
- Syncthing
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- DolphinA capable free file manager, especially for Linux and KDE-oriented desktops.9.1
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