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

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