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Comprehensive Feature Set

Syncfusion File Manager provides 2 different types of view, drag and drop support, file operations through toolbar and context menu, easy organization through navigation pane, rendering through flat JSON data from any service providers as well as directly connect with service providers using ajaxSettings.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

The File Manager works across various platforms, including .NET, React, Angular, and others, making it a versatile choice for any modern web, mobile, or desktop application.

Connect with cloud storage services

Easily connect and manage data stored in a various storage service, including local, cloud, and database.

Ease of Integration

Syncfusion File Manager can be quickly integrated into applications with minimal configuration. Its flexibility in rendering with flat JSON data and connecting with service providers with simple steps ensures that it can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your project.

Outstanding Performance

The File Manager is built for handling large datasets with features like virtualization, ensuring smooth performance even when managing thousands of files and folders.

Localization and Accessibility

Supports multiple languages, right-to-left (RTL) text direction, and complies with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1, Section 508).

No server deployment fee​

There are no distribution fees, per-server licensing fees, or royalties, making the Syncfusion component very cost-effective.

G2 reviews

On G2, more than 600 users have positively reviewed Syncfusion. Other vendors have far fewer reviews.

Comparison between Syncfusion® File Manager vs Telerik File Manager

HIGHLIGHTS

The File Manager (a.k.a. File Explorer) is a graphical user interface component for managing the file system that allows users to perform most common file operations like accessing, editing, and sorting files or folders. This component also provides easy navigation to select a file or folder from the file system.
Data Binding

Features

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Remote API service data binding

Flat data binding

File service providers

Features

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Telerik

Cloud storage services integration examples

Views

Features

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Details View

Additional columns in details view

Large Icons View

User Interface

Features

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Navigation pane

Preview pane

Built-in Image preview 

Image thumbnail preview

Thumbnail customization

Toolbar customizable

Context menu

Open text file and edit file by integrating doc processing libraries

Sorting

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Sorting files and folders

Custom sorting

File Operations

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Download

Cut, Copy, Paste

Create Folder

Search 

Drag And Drop

Selection

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Multiple file selection

Range Selection

Upload

Features

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Telerik

Upload

Folder Upload

Drag And Drop Upload

Chunk Upload

Large Data Handling

Features

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Telerik

Virtualization 

Security

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Access control and permission

Web standards

Features

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Telerik

Methods to programmatically perform file operations like Upload, Download, Delete, Create

Localization & Globalization (RTL)

Accessibility & Keyboard navigation

Touch support

Adaptive & Responsive

Themes

Features

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Telerik

Built-in Themes

Custom Theme Support

Theme Variants (Light/Dark)

Bootstrap Theme Support

Material Theme Support

Fluent Theme Support

Tailwind Theme Support

DOCUMENTATION & LEARNING RESOURCES

Explore our comprehensive File Manager documentation, featuring detailed guides, code examples, tutorial videos, interactive demos, and high-quality screenshots—everything you need to learn and implement effortlessly!

Resources

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Telerik

Complete Documentation

Rich set of online demos

Tutorial Videos

Blogs & Articles

Knowledge Base

GitHub Repository

Real-World Examples

Source code tab with preview demo in documentation

EASY DEVELOPMENT

Our Essential Studio File Manager seamlessly integrates into your application.

Ease of Development

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Telerik

Individual NPM packages

Step by step getting started

Ready-Made webservices examples for cloud service (Amazon, Azure, Google Drive) integration.

* The comparison data is taken from Syncfusion 2025 Volume 1 release.

** If you have questions about the comparison tables, please contact us.

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