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Directory Opus vs Xplorer: catalog facts
Directory OpusXplorer
Paid

A paid licence is required after the trial.

Free

Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.

Windows Windows
  • Deeply configurable layouts, toolbars and scripted commands
  • Built-in FTP, archive handling and a very strong batch rename
  • Tabbed browsing, split panes, and multiple file views
  • Inline previews for more than 50 formats
  • Paid licence with no free tier
  • The number of options is overwhelming at first
  • Currently in beta
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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