[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":778},["ShallowReactive",2],{"\u002Fcompare\u002Fmixplorer":3,"\u002Fcompare":594},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"description":586,"extension":587,"meta":588,"navigation":589,"path":590,"seo":591,"stem":592,"__hash__":593},"comparisons\u002Fcompare\u002Fmixplorer.md","AnExplorer vs MiXplorer — Detailed Android File Manager Comparison",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":576},"minimark",[9,13,18,25,47,52,63,67,461,465,471,477,483,487,493,498,509,515,521,525,528,531,545,549],[10,11,12],"p",{},"MiXplorer is one of Android's most feature-rich file managers. Originally developed by an HTC engineer, it's been maintained for over a decade and distributed primarily through XDA Developers (not the Google Play Store). It has a massive plugin ecosystem and exceptional archive support. Here's how it stacks up against AnExplorer.",[14,15,17],"h2",{"id":16},"background","Background",[10,19,20,24],{},[21,22,23],"strong",{},"MiXplorer"," history:",[26,27,28,32,35,41,44],"ul",{},[29,30,31],"li",{},"Originally developed by HTC employees as an internal app",[29,33,34],{},"Leaked and later officially released by the developer \"Hootan Parsa\" on XDA",[29,36,37,38],{},"Distributed on XDA and via the XDA Apps store — ",[21,39,40],{},"not on Google Play Store",[29,42,43],{},"MiXplorer Silver is available on Google Play Store as the premium version",[29,45,46],{},"Has an active plugin system: audio\u002Fvideo player plugins, hash checker, etc.",[10,48,49,24],{},[21,50,51],{},"AnExplorer",[26,53,54,57,60],{},[29,55,56],{},"Available on Google Play Store since 2011",[29,58,59],{},"1.1M active users, 7M total downloads, 4.2\u002F5 stars",[29,61,62],{},"Distributed through Play Store with full device compatibility listings",[14,64,66],{"id":65},"feature-comparison","Feature Comparison",[68,69,70,84],"table",{},[71,72,73],"thead",{},[74,75,76,80,82],"tr",{},[77,78,79],"th",{},"Feature",[77,81,51],{},[77,83,23],{},[85,86,87,101,113,124,135,146,157,169,181,192,203,214,225,236,247,258,271,282,293,304,315,326,337,348,359,370,381,392,403,414,425,436,448],"tbody",{},[74,88,89,95,98],{},[90,91,92],"td",{},[21,93,94],{},"Google Play Store",[90,96,97],{},"✅ (free)",[90,99,100],{},"✅ Silver or XDA (free)",[74,102,103,108,111],{},[90,104,105],{},[21,106,107],{},"FTP client",[90,109,110],{},"✅",[90,112,110],{},[74,114,115,120,122],{},[90,116,117],{},[21,118,119],{},"FTP Server",[90,121,110],{},[90,123,110],{},[74,125,126,131,133],{},[90,127,128],{},[21,129,130],{},"SMB \u002F LAN",[90,132,110],{},[90,134,110],{},[74,136,137,142,144],{},[90,138,139],{},[21,140,141],{},"SFTP",[90,143,110],{},[90,145,110],{},[74,147,148,153,155],{},[90,149,150],{},[21,151,152],{},"WebDAV",[90,154,110],{},[90,156,110],{},[74,158,159,164,166],{},[90,160,161],{},[21,162,163],{},"FTPS",[90,165,110],{},[90,167,168],{},"❌",[74,170,171,176,178],{},[90,172,173],{},[21,174,175],{},"NFS",[90,177,110],{},[90,179,180],{},"✅ (plugin)",[74,182,183,188,190],{},[90,184,185],{},[21,186,187],{},"Root file manager",[90,189,110],{},[90,191,110],{},[74,193,194,199,201],{},[90,195,196],{},[21,197,198],{},"ZIP",[90,200,110],{},[90,202,110],{},[74,204,205,210,212],{},[90,206,207],{},[21,208,209],{},"RAR \u002F RAR5",[90,211,110],{},[90,213,110],{},[74,215,216,221,223],{},[90,217,218],{},[21,219,220],{},"7z",[90,222,110],{},[90,224,110],{},[74,226,227,232,234],{},[90,228,229],{},[21,230,231],{},"TAR \u002F TAR.GZ \u002F TAR.BZ2",[90,233,110],{},[90,235,110],{},[74,237,238,243,245],{},[90,239,240],{},[21,241,242],{},"ISO",[90,244,110],{},[90,246,110],{},[74,248,249,254,256],{},[90,250,251],{},[21,252,253],{},"CBR \u002F CBZ",[90,255,110],{},[90,257,110],{},[74,259,260,265,268],{},[90,261,262],{},[21,263,264],{},"APK install (bundles)",[90,266,267],{},"✅ APKM\u002FAPKS\u002FXAPK",[90,269,270],{},"✅ via plugin",[74,272,273,278,280],{},[90,274,275],{},[21,276,277],{},"Cloud: Dropbox",[90,279,110],{},[90,281,110],{},[74,283,284,289,291],{},[90,285,286],{},[21,287,288],{},"Cloud: Google Drive",[90,290,110],{},[90,292,110],{},[74,294,295,300,302],{},[90,296,297],{},[21,298,299],{},"Cloud: OneDrive",[90,301,110],{},[90,303,110],{},[74,305,306,311,313],{},[90,307,308],{},[21,309,310],{},"Cloud: MEGA",[90,312,110],{},[90,314,180],{},[74,316,317,322,324],{},[90,318,319],{},[21,320,321],{},"Cloud: Box",[90,323,110],{},[90,325,168],{},[74,327,328,333,335],{},[90,329,330],{},[21,331,332],{},"Cloud: pCloud",[90,334,110],{},[90,336,110],{},[74,338,339,344,346],{},[90,340,341],{},[21,342,343],{},"Android TV native",[90,345,110],{},[90,347,168],{},[74,349,350,355,357],{},[90,351,352],{},[21,353,354],{},"Wear OS",[90,356,110],{},[90,358,168],{},[74,360,361,366,368],{},[90,362,363],{},[21,364,365],{},"Meta Quest \u002F XR",[90,367,110],{},[90,369,168],{},[74,371,372,377,379],{},[90,373,374],{},[21,375,376],{},"Device Connect (HTTP browser)",[90,378,110],{},[90,380,168],{},[74,382,383,388,390],{},[90,384,385],{},[21,386,387],{},"Wi-Fi Share (offline)",[90,389,110],{},[90,391,168],{},[74,393,394,399,401],{},[90,395,396],{},[21,397,398],{},"WhatsApp Manager",[90,400,110],{},[90,402,168],{},[74,404,405,410,412],{},[90,406,407],{},[21,408,409],{},"Recycle bin",[90,411,110],{},[90,413,110],{},[74,415,416,421,423],{},[90,417,418],{},[21,419,420],{},"Bookmarks \u002F shortcuts",[90,422,110],{},[90,424,110],{},[74,426,427,432,434],{},[90,428,429],{},[21,430,431],{},"Dual-pane view",[90,433,168],{},[90,435,110],{},[74,437,438,443,445],{},[90,439,440],{},[21,441,442],{},"Plugin\u002Fextension system",[90,444,168],{},[90,446,447],{},"✅ (audio, video, hash, etc.)",[74,449,450,455,458],{},[90,451,452],{},[21,453,454],{},"Themes",[90,456,457],{},"Limited",[90,459,460],{},"✅ Extensive",[14,462,464],{"id":463},"mixplorers-unique-strengths","MiXplorer's Unique Strengths",[10,466,467,470],{},[21,468,469],{},"Plugin ecosystem",": MiXplorer Silver's plugin architecture is unmatched. Plugins add NFS protocol support, advanced hash checking (MD5\u002FSHA256), extra cloud providers, custom video\u002Faudio players. If you're a power user who wants to extend functionality beyond defaults, MiXplorer's plugin system has no equivalent.",[10,472,473,476],{},[21,474,475],{},"Archive creation control",": Both apps handle archives well, but MiXplorer offers more compression option controls — dictionary size, compression level, encryption method when creating 7z or ZIPs.",[10,478,479,482],{},[21,480,481],{},"Dual-pane with tabs",": MiXplorer supports tab navigation within each panel on top of dual-pane. Heavy file-sorting and organizing tasks are faster with this layout.",[14,484,486],{"id":485},"anexplorers-unique-strengths","AnExplorer's Unique Strengths",[10,488,489,492],{},[21,490,491],{},"Android TV",": MiXplorer has no Android TV version. AnExplorer works natively on Fire TV Stick, Nvidia Shield, and Google TV devices with D-pad navigation.",[10,494,495,497],{},[21,496,354],{},": MiXplorer has no watch app. AnExplorer runs on Samsung Galaxy Watch (Wear OS 3\u002F4) and Pixel Watch.",[10,499,500,503,504,508],{},[21,501,502],{},"Device Connect",": Access your phone's storage from a PC browser at ",[505,506,507],"code",{},"http:\u002F\u002F192.168.xxx.xxxx:8080",". No app or software needed on the computer side.",[10,510,511,514],{},[21,512,513],{},"Play Store accessibility",": MiXplorer free requires sideloading from XDA. AnExplorer is on Play Store as a free download — easier for enterprise deployments and most users.",[10,516,517,520],{},[21,518,519],{},"Bundle APK formats",": AnExplorer natively installs APKM, APKS, and XAPK bundles without needing a plugin.",[14,522,524],{"id":523},"which-is-better-for-power-users","Which is Better for Power Users?",[10,526,527],{},"MiXplorer is often cited as the most feature-dense single-device file manager. If your entire workflow is on one phone, root-heavy, and you enjoy customizing with plugins, MiXplorer Silver is worth the upgrade.",[10,529,530],{},"AnExplorer wins when:",[26,532,533,536,539,542],{},[29,534,535],{},"You own Android TV and want to manage TV-side files",[29,537,538],{},"You have a Wear OS watch and want to access watch storage",[29,540,541],{},"You need Device Connect for transparent wireless access from any computer",[29,543,544],{},"You prefer a Play Store app over sideloading\u002FXDA builds",[14,546,548],{"id":547},"related-comparisons","Related Comparisons",[26,550,551,558,564,570],{},[29,552,553],{},[554,555,557],"a",{"href":556},"\u002Fcompare\u002Fes-file-explorer","AnExplorer vs ES File Explorer",[29,559,560],{},[554,561,563],{"href":562},"\u002Fcompare\u002Fsolid-explorer","AnExplorer vs Solid Explorer",[29,565,566],{},[554,567,569],{"href":568},"\u002Fcompare\u002Ftotal-commander","AnExplorer vs Total Commander",[29,571,572],{},[554,573,575],{"href":574},"\u002Fcompare\u002Fbest-android-tv-file-manager","Best Android TV File Manager",{"title":577,"searchDepth":578,"depth":578,"links":579},"",2,[580,581,582,583,584,585],{"id":16,"depth":578,"text":17},{"id":65,"depth":578,"text":66},{"id":463,"depth":578,"text":464},{"id":485,"depth":578,"text":486},{"id":523,"depth":578,"text":524},{"id":547,"depth":578,"text":548},"MiXplorer is a free power-user file manager distributed through XDA. AnExplorer is on the Play Store with multi-device support. Compare features, archive formats, network protocols, and device compatibility.","md",{},true,"\u002Fcompare\u002Fmixplorer",{"title":5,"description":586},"compare\u002Fmixplorer","hsNiRDG3MU9nv3K0WPTEYmWx8zDvsh2NSpfzgxFWuM8",{"id":595,"title":596,"body":597,"description":762,"extension":587,"meta":763,"navigation":589,"path":774,"seo":775,"stem":776,"__hash__":777},"content\u002Fcompare.md","Best Android File Manager Comparisons & Alternatives",{"type":7,"value":598,"toc":757},[599,602,606,657,661,717,721,728,731],[10,600,601],{},"Choosing a file manager for Android means comparing features that matter for your specific use case: network protocols, device support, archive handling, root access, and price.",[14,603,605],{"id":604},"head-to-head-comparisons","Head-to-Head Comparisons",[26,607,608,613,618,625,631,638,645,652],{},[29,609,610,612],{},[554,611,557],{"href":556}," — why ES was removed from Play Store in 2019 (port 59777 vulnerability)",[29,614,615,617],{},[554,616,563],{"href":562}," — paid vs free, dual-pane, Google Drive",[29,619,620,624],{},[554,621,623],{"href":622},"\u002Fcompare\u002Fx-plore-file-manager","AnExplorer vs X-plore File Manager"," — tree-style UI, TV mode, FTP\u002FSMB\u002FWebDAV",[29,626,627,630],{},[554,628,629],{"href":590},"AnExplorer vs MiXplorer"," — XDA community app, plugin system, dual-pane + tabs",[29,632,633,637],{},[554,634,636],{"href":635},"\u002Fcompare\u002Ffile-manager-plus","AnExplorer vs File Manager+"," — 200M+ downloads, simple UI, limited network",[29,639,640,644],{},[554,641,643],{"href":642},"\u002Fcompare\u002Ffx-file-explorer","AnExplorer vs FX File Explorer"," — free + IAP, root, Google Drive",[29,646,647,651],{},[554,648,650],{"href":649},"\u002Fcompare\u002Fcx-file-explorer","AnExplorer vs CX File Explorer"," — lightweight, SMB-only network",[29,653,654,656],{},[554,655,569],{"href":568}," — Windows TC port, plugin-based features",[14,658,660],{"id":659},"best-file-manager-by-device-type","Best File Manager by Device Type",[26,662,663,670,677,684,689,696,703,710],{},[29,664,665,669],{},[554,666,668],{"href":667},"\u002Fcompare\u002Fbest-android-file-manager","Best Android File Manager"," — overall comparison for phones",[29,671,672,676],{},[554,673,675],{"href":674},"\u002Fcompare\u002Fbest-android-tablet-file-manager","Best Android Tablet File Manager"," — Galaxy Tab, Fire tablet, Lenovo",[29,678,679,683],{},[554,680,682],{"href":681},"\u002Fcompare\u002Fbest-foldable-file-manager","Best File Manager for Foldable"," — Galaxy Z Fold, Pixel Fold",[29,685,686,688],{},[554,687,575],{"href":574}," — Fire TV, Nvidia Shield, Google TV",[29,690,691,695],{},[554,692,694],{"href":693},"\u002Fcompare\u002Fbest-file-manager-for-chromebook","Best File Manager for Chromebook"," — ChromeOS, Pixelbook",[29,697,698,702],{},[554,699,701],{"href":700},"\u002Fcompare\u002Fbest-wear-os-file-manager","Best Wear OS File Manager"," — Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch, TicWatch",[29,704,705,709],{},[554,706,708],{"href":707},"\u002Fcompare\u002Fbest-vr-headset-file-manager","Best VR Headset File Manager"," — Meta Quest, Pico 4, Vive XR",[29,711,712,716],{},[554,713,715],{"href":714},"\u002Fcompare\u002Fbest-android-automotive-file-manager","Best Android Automotive File Manager"," — Polestar, Volvo, Honda, BYD",[14,718,720],{"id":719},"why-anexplorer-stands-out","Why AnExplorer Stands Out",[10,722,723,724,727],{},"AnExplorer is the only file manager with support across all major Android form factors — ",[21,725,726],{},"phone, tablet, foldable, TV, Wear OS watch, Chromebook, VR headset, AR glasses, Android Auto, and Android Automotive",". Most competitors are phone-only.",[10,729,730],{},"Key feature differences that matter in comparisons:",[26,732,733,751,754],{},[29,734,735,736,739,740,739,744,739,748],{},"Built-in server mode: ",[554,737,119],{"href":738},"\u002Fnetwork\u002Fftp-server",", ",[554,741,743],{"href":742},"\u002Fnetwork\u002Fsftp-server","SFTP Server",[554,745,747],{"href":746},"\u002Fnetwork\u002Fwebdav-server","WebDAV Server",[554,749,502],{"href":750},"\u002Fnetwork\u002Flocal-server",[29,752,753],{},"APK bundle formats: APKM, APKS, XAPK — not supported by most competitors",[29,755,756],{},"Archive formats: ZIP, RAR, RAR5, 7z, TAR, TAR.GZ, ISO, CBR, CBZ",{"title":577,"searchDepth":578,"depth":578,"links":758},[759,760,761],{"id":604,"depth":578,"text":605},{"id":659,"depth":578,"text":660},{"id":719,"depth":578,"text":720},"Compare AnExplorer with ES File Explorer, Solid Explorer, FX, MiXplorer, CX, Total Commander, and more. Plus best-of roundups for TV, Wear OS, Chromebook, tablet, foldable, VR, and car.",{"faq":764},[765,768,771],{"q":766,"a":767},"Is AnExplorer a good alternative to ES File Explorer?","ES File Explorer was removed from Google Play in 2019 after a security vulnerability exposed users' files to local network attacks. AnExplorer contains no background data collection, remains actively updated, and is available on all Android form factors.",{"q":769,"a":770},"Is AnExplorer free?","AnExplorer is free to download with no mandatory subscription. A Pro upgrade unlocks root access, additional cloud accounts, and advanced features. There are no intrusive ads in the core app.",{"q":772,"a":773},"Does AnExplorer support more device types than other file managers?","Yes. AnExplorer is the only file manager with dedicated support for phones, tablets, foldables, Android TV, Wear OS watches, Chromebook, VR headsets, AR glasses, Android Auto, and Android Automotive.","\u002Fcompare",{"title":596,"description":762},"compare","jrzIxFdH_-Lyk4ZXwvr_OT8RxIACRoZyRW9K6qj9d7w",1776756983145]