Directory Opus AlternativesTop File Managers & File Search Utilities like Directory Opus

Directory Opus is described as 'Explorer replacement offering dual-pane navigation, folder tabs, advanced search, built-in viewers, metadata editing, archive support, and batch tools' and is a very popular File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Directory Opus for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Directory Opus alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Directory Opus are Total Commander, Files, Spacedrive and FreeCommander.

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  1. Double Commander icon

    Double Commander

     601 likes

    Open-source file manager with dual-panel interface, inspired by Total Commander. Supports plugin use, advanced search, tabbed browsing, and runs smoothly with background operations. Unicode and multi-platform compatibility enhance its versatility.

    131 Double Commander alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Double Commander vs Directory Opus Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It's not like moderate new Directory Opus (year 2000+) at all. It's more like Finder.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    bVork
    Positive
    0

    It has features that are only in the $89 AUD version of Directory Opus like flat file view and full customization of the toolbar. I bought the $49 AUD Directory Opus Light version and prefer to use Double Commander.

    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Because it has the same and/or similar features and functionality as Directory Opus.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceDirectory Opus is Paid and Proprietary
    • Double Commander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDirectory Opus is not according to our users
  2. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

     910 likes

    A versatile file manager offering side-by-side dual-pane for intuitive navigation, powerful built-in FTP client, extensive archive format support, robust file comparison tool with editor, advanced multi-rename using regular expressions, and scalable customization options.

    180 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Total Commander screenshot 1
     
  4. Files icon

    Files

     163 likes

    Advanced Windows file manager offers tabbed browsing, dual-pane drag-and-drop, column navigation, built-in archive creation and extraction, file tagging, QuickLook previews, context menu integration, quick search, and customizable appearance for streamlined organization.

    119 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

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    • Windows
    Files screenshot 1
     
  5. Spacedrive icon

    Spacedrive

     153 likes

    Open-source file explorer integrates cloud, local, and offline storage across devices using a secure virtual distributed filesystem in Rust, enabling unified management, file syncing, privacy control, intuitive interface, and ownership without centralized servers.

    77 Spacedrive alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Spacedrive screenshot 1
     
  6. FreeCommander icon

    FreeCommander

     397 likes

    Dual-panel file manager with tabbed navigation, built-in viewer for multiple formats, ZIP/RAR/7z archive support, folder sync and comparison, batch renaming, search within archives, customizable keyboard shortcuts, DOS command integration, and full portability.

    116 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    FreeCommander screenshot 1
     
  7. OneCommander icon

    OneCommander

     173 likes

    Dual-pane Windows file manager with tab support, Miller Columns layout, customizable themes, image converter, regex-based renaming, long Unicode path support, batch operations, metadata display, ToDo notes in folders, file previews, smart clipboard, and robust archive handling.

    94 OneCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    OneCommander vs Directory Opus Comments
    Ott Lontra
    Positive
    -2

    OneCommander is quite powerful and looks like it's the best alternative to DOpus because it's focusing in efficiency rather than appearance, it's not eye candy as the other good alternatives and instead prefers more direct approach to organize and manage files.

    • OneCommander is Freemium and ProprietaryDirectory Opus is Paid and Proprietary
  9. XYplorer icon

    XYplorer

     210 likes

    Tabbed browsing, dual pane file management, advanced search with filters, scripting and automation, customizable interface, bulk renaming, integrated file preview for various formats, portable operation without installation, user-defined commands, and multi-language support.

    94 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    XYplorer screenshot 1
     
  10. Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

     244 likes

    Text-mode file manager for terminals with dual-pane interface enables copying, moving, deleting, and searching files locally or via remote shells. Includes internal viewer, text editor, subshell integration, broad terminal compatibility, and works over SSH.

    105 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
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  11. File Explorer icon

    File Explorer

     232 likes

    Manage your files using a graphical interface with offline capabilities, no registration, zip support, and a lightweight design. Enjoy features like dark mode and ad-free usage on Windows. Known as Explorer, it helps present the taskbar and desktop elements since Windows 95.

    129 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Q-Dir icon

    Q-Dir

     202 likes

    Q-Dir makes your files and folder easy to manage. Fast and easy access, with an amazing Quadro-View (4 panes) technique. You dont have to renounce the usual, Drag and Drop, all Views, and other functions of your system. No!

    96 Q-Dir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Q-Dir default view on Windows 10
     
  14. Amaze File Manager icon

    Amaze File Manager

     102 likes

    Amaze File Manager is an intuitive, open-source file manager for Android that's both free and ad-free (no upgrade offers, no popups, no ads at all). It's based on Material Design guidelines so it sits very nicely alongside the stock Android experience from Google and...

    61 Amaze File Manager alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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