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Xplorer vs Directory Opus: catalog facts
Xplorer	Directory Opus
Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.	Paid A paid licence is required after the trial.
Windows	Windows
Tabbed browsing, split panes, and multiple file views Inline previews for more than 50 formats	Deeply configurable layouts, toolbars and scripted commands Built-in FTP, archive handling and a very strong batch rename
Currently in beta	Paid licence with no free tier The number of options is overwhelming at first
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	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 October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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