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Total Commander vs Directory Opus: catalog facts
Total Commander	Directory Opus
Paid A one-off licence covers all future versions. The trial is unlimited but shows a nag…	Paid A paid licence is required after the trial.
Windows	Windows
Extremely fast keyboard workflow, refined over thirty years Archives, FTP and SFTP handled inside the file manager	Deeply configurable layouts, toolbars and scripted commands Built-in FTP, archive handling and a very strong batch rename
Paid, and the trial nags on every single launch Windows only and closed source	Paid licence with no free tier The number of options is overwhelming at first
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	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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