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XYplorer vs File Pilot: catalog facts
XYplorer	File Pilot
Paid A paid licence is required after the trial.	Freemium Free during the beta, with a paid license also offered.
Windows	Windows
Built-in scripting language automates almost any file operation Fully portable, leaving no traces on the host machine	Very small standalone download Fast flattened search across whole drives
Paid licence, Windows only Closed source	Still in beta (v0.8.5) Windows only
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	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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