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Directory Opus vs XYplorer: catalog facts
Directory Opus	XYplorer
Paid A paid licence is required after the trial.	Paid A paid licence is required after the trial.
Windows	Windows
Deeply configurable layouts, toolbars and scripted commands Built-in FTP, archive handling and a very strong batch rename	Built-in scripting language automates almost any file operation Fully portable, leaving no traces on the host machine
Paid licence with no free tier The number of options is overwhelming at first	Paid licence, Windows only Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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