SharePoint's built-in document library is functional — but it's not designed for end users. Here's what you get with SPExplorer instead.
SharePoint's document library shows a flat list of folders. There's no sidebar tree view — users click in, get lost, click back, repeat. IT gets the tickets.
SharePoint's default UI is Microsoft blue and white. There's no way to add your company logo or brand colors to the document library without expensive custom development.
Managing files across multiple SharePoint sites means juggling browser tabs. There's no unified view — every site is its own silo.
Drag and drop works inconsistently. Bulk operations are buried in menus. Users resort to emailing files instead.
SharePoint's search is powerful but hidden. The document library has no real-time filter bar — users have to know exactly what they're looking for.
The SharePoint document library on mobile is a frustrating, zoomed-in table. File management on phone or tablet is essentially abandoned.
Side by side — what you get with SharePoint's built-in library vs. SPExplorer.
Flat list only; no tree sidebar
Full folder tree with expand/collapse
Limited; unreliable across browsers
Bulk drag & drop with progress tracking
Microsoft branding only
Your logo, colors, and company name
One site per browser tab
Switch between sites from one page
Opens new tab or requires Office Online
Preview PDFs, Office docs, images in-browser
Basic search, no real-time filtering
Real-time search across all files
Limited; clunky multi-select
Bulk copy, move, rename, delete
No built-in usage analytics
File activity timeline and dashboards
Only via OneDrive 'Recent' — unreliable
Star files, access recents one click away
Poor mobile experience
Fully responsive for phone and tablet
Built-in, nothing to deploy
Upload one .aspx file — 5 minutes
No subscription, no per-user fees
Deployed within your SharePoint — no SaaS
You maintain the SharePoint environment and get blamed when users can't find their files. SPExplorer gives you a tool to hand off that actually works.
You need to reduce intranet support tickets and improve adoption. A familiar file explorer interface means less training and fewer complaints.
You want a professional, branded file experience that looks like it belongs to your company — not a generic Microsoft portal.
Other tools exist, but they come with trade-offs SPExplorer avoids.
Comparison based on publicly available information as of March 2026. Pricing and features may vary.
SPExplorer is a Windows Explorer-style file manager that deploys as a single .aspx page on your SharePoint site. Unlike the native document library, it provides a tree view sidebar, drag & drop uploads, custom branding, multi-site management, and real-time search — all in a familiar interface.
SPExplorer is a one-time purchase (£99) with no subscription or per-user fees. Competitors like MacroView require annual subscriptions with minimum 10 seats, and Bamboo Tree View costs $1,382/year. fileTrooper is free for under 250 users but lacks custom branding. SPExplorer offers custom branding, instant deployment, and no user limits.
No. SPExplorer runs entirely within your SharePoint environment using the built-in REST API. There's no Azure app registration, no external service, and no data leaves your tenant. Just enable custom scripts and upload one file.
Yes. SPExplorer lets you switch between multiple SharePoint sites from a single page. No more juggling browser tabs — all your document libraries are accessible from one interface.
SPExplorer is a one-time purchase of £99 (approximately $129 USD). There are no monthly fees, no per-user licensing, and no recurring charges. You own it forever.
One-time payment. Deploy in 5 minutes. Your branding, your SharePoint.
30-day money-back guarantee · No subscription · Works with SharePoint Online & 2019+