Alternative & Comparison · Classic rclone GUI
Ultra Explorer vs RcloneBrowser
Ultra Explorer is actively developed, ships its own rclone and brings two panes, a durable queue and scheduled synchronizations.
Ultra Explorer bundles a tested rclone 1.75 and receives regular updates. Two storages sit side by side, transfers go through a durable queue with history, and Pro adds search, space analysis and scheduled synchronizations. Rclone Browser has had no release since version 1.8.0 in February 2020.
Ultra Explorer
Free, Pro or Lifetime
Free plan includes full dual-pane file management across 40+ clouds, durable transfers, and Docker container. Pro upgrade unlocks Disk Space Analyzer, Synchronizations, and Global Search.
RcloneBrowser
Free, open source
An actively developed rclone client, with rclone included.
Feature-by-Feature Matrix
| Feature / Capability | Ultra Explorer | RcloneBrowser |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-pane explorer Source and destination shown side by side | Included in Free | No |
| Search across several storages at once Any number of storages in parallel, with filters and presets | Pro module | No |
| Synchronization Update or Mirror, preview before running, deletion limit, schedules | Pro module | No |
| rclone included A tested rclone version ships with the app | Included in Free | No |
| Development status Regular releases | Actively developed | No release since 2020 |
| Platforms Desktop and server | macOS, Windows, Linux, Docker | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Why switch from RcloneBrowser to Ultra Explorer
- 1 Maintained
Maintained, with rclone included
Ultra Explorer is updated regularly and ships a tested rclone version, so you do not manage rclone yourself.
- 2 Two panes
Two panes
Browse two storages side by side and drag files from one to the other.
- 3 Pro modules
Synchronizations and Pro modules
Save synchronization jobs with previews and schedules, search across storages and analyze disk space.
Under the Hood Architecture
RcloneBrowser vs Ultra Explorer Architecture
RcloneBrowser Architecture
Qt (C++) desktop app that calls your installed rclone for each operation.
Ultra Explorer Rust & Svelte 5
Rust core driving a bundled rclone, shared by a Tauri desktop app (macOS, Windows, Linux) and a self-hosted web server (Docker). Transfers, history and synchronization jobs are stored in SQLite.
Technical Verdict Ultra Explorer is maintained and keeps rclone up to date for you.
Honest Pros & Cons
RcloneBrowserFree, open source
RcloneBrowser Limitations
- No release since version 1.8.0 (February 2020)
- Users report missing sizes and speeds with recent rclone versions
- Single-pane browsing
Ultra ExplorerRecommended
Ultra Explorer Strengths
- Find a file without knowing where it is: one search across all your storages in parallel (Google Drive, OneDrive, NAS, local disks…)
- Actively developed, with rclone 1.75 bundled
- Two storages side by side, with tabs and drag and drop
- Durable transfer queue with history, up to four operations at once
Trade-offs & Considerations
- Does not mount storages as drives
When to choose Ultra Explorer
Choose Ultra Explorer for a maintained client with two panes, a durable queue and scheduled synchronizations. It does not mount drives.
Frequently Asked Questions: Ultra Explorer vs RcloneBrowser
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Install Ultra Explorer and add your storages: sign in to your clouds or enter your server details. If you already use rclone, import your rclone.conf in Settings. Your files stay where they are; Ultra Explorer works directly with your existing accounts.
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Yes. Search (Pro) scans every storage you pick in parallel, for example Google Drive, OneDrive, your NAS and your computer, and lists every match in one place. Filter by name, extension, modification date or size, then open or move the file straight from the results.
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Yes. In Settings, import a plain or encrypted rclone.conf file. Ultra Explorer shows a preview, then replaces its configuration with the imported one; sections for providers it does not list are kept.
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Free covers the dual-pane explorer, every storage, transfers and folder totals. Pro (monthly, yearly or lifetime) adds multi-storage search, space analysis and scheduled synchronizations.
Try Ultra Explorer for free
Download Ultra Explorer for macOS, Windows, Linux, or deploy on your NAS via Docker.