Any Mac user will tell you that Apple’s Mac OS X features a lot of cool applications. “Finder” is, however, not one of them. Though some users love “Finder” because of its efficiency, a great number hate it because of its restrictiveness. The Finder app can really be a source of frustration, so listed below are some potential alternatives for “Finder” that are worth a look:

LiquiFile

Liquifile is the cheapest of the potential replacements listed here at around $20. It’s an out-of-the-box application that utilizes a unique concept called “liquid browsing.” Modification dates and file sizes are represented by circles—a larger circle positioned at the far right would mean a larger and newer file. Liquifile is the perfect Finder replacement for the visual artist but on the downside, Liquifile’s filtering feels rather out-of-date.

FileBrowse

FileBrowse is another pretty clever app that costs only around $25. FileBrowse might not really be able to replace Finder but is able compliment Finder well. It’s excellent for media browsing purposes. For some nifty content overview, folder icons are created on the fly. In-context previews also facilitate a quick and convenient navigation of image files.

Path Finder

Path Finder is a configurable and versatile application that includes cut and paste, tab functions, built-in editors, a dual-plane view, a drop stack and an independent Cover Flow. It’s somewhat like an advanced version of “Finder” but much better. Path Finder costs around $40 in the US market.

ForkLift

ForkLift, although mainly an FTP client, also serves as a capable replacement for Finder. ForkLift has excellent file manager options such as Smart Folder, Spotlight and Quicklook. The app is also pretty handy for users working with archives and multiple devices. The ForkLift software is priced at around $45.

Leap

Leap is the priciest Finder replacement app at nearly $60 however it might have the best features. The Leap file browser has been described as a peek to the future. Leap operates on tags rather than folder models. Finding items using Leap’s browsing system might at first be confusing but it becomes natural in a while. Leap is a handy browser for searching disorganized drives.

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