Compare software

Directory Opus vs Files: catalog facts
Directory Opus	Files
Paid A paid licence is required after the trial.	Freemium Free and open source under the MIT licence. The Microsoft Store listing is paid as a way…
Windows	Windows
Deeply configurable layouts, toolbars and scripted commands Built-in FTP, archive handling and a very strong batch rename	Tabs, dual panes and a column view that Explorer still lacks Colour file tags and a working preview pane
Paid licence with no free tier The number of options is overwhelming at first	Windows only, and it needs a recent Windows 10 or 11 Heavier and slower to start than Explorer
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.