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Files vs xplorer²: catalog facts
Files	xplorer²
Freemium Free and open source under the MIT licence. The Microsoft Store listing is paid as a way…	Paid Licences start at $39.95 per seat, with a 21-day free trial.
Windows	Windows
Tabs, dual panes and a column view that Explorer still lacks Colour file tags and a working preview pane	Dual panes, tabs and Miller columns Duplicate finder, folder sync and folder size view built in
Windows only, and it needs a recent Windows 10 or 11 Heavier and slower to start than Explorer	Windows only Paid after the trial period
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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