Directory Opus Alternatives for Linux

Directory Opus is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Directory Opus and 14 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Directory Opus are Spacedrive, Midnight Commander, Sigma File Manager and fman.

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Directory Opus alternatives are mainly File Managers, but if you're looking for File Sync Tools or File Archivers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Windows + Free, Mac and Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Directory Opus.
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  1. Double Commander icon
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    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.

    129 Double Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    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
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    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.

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Double Commander is a great Directory Opus alternative.

    • Double Commander is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Directory Opus.

    • Double Commander is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Directory Opus.

    • 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. Spacedrive icon
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    Organize files across many devices in one place. From cloud services to offline hard drives, Spacedrive combines the storage capacity and processing power of your devices into one personal distributed cloud, that is both secure and intuitive to use.

    76 Spacedrive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software. Its a feature rich full-screen text mode application that allows you to copy, move and delete files and whole directory trees, search for files...

    103 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
     
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    Sigma File Manager is a free, open-source, quickly evolving, modern file manager (explorer / finder) app for Windows and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. fman icon
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    The most modern dual-pane file manager. For Windows, Mac and Linux.

    106 fman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Polo is a modern, light-weight file manager for Linux with support for multiple panes and tabs; support for archives, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. JumpFm icon
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    JumpFm is a minimalistic dual panel file manager (currently released only for Windows, Mac, and Linux) that lets you navigate your file system very efficiently.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
     
  8. Tux Commander icon
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    Tux Commander is a windowed file manager with 2 panels side by side similar to Double Commander, Total Commander or Midnight Commander.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
     
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    An intuitive file manager for Windows and Linux (Alpha version) that displays your files in a calendar-like time view.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    The Sunrise Commander is a richly featured double-pane file manager for the Emacs editor that combines the power of dired and the convenience of orthodox file managers (Midnight Commander, Far, etc).

    102 Sunrise Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs
     
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    The NERDTree is a file system explorer for the Vim editor. Using this plugin, users can visually browse complex directory hierarchies, quickly open files for reading or editing, and perform basic file system operations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Vim
     
  12. cryo icon
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    cryo is a visual file manager with free encrypted peer to peer file transfer capabilities and dual-pane mode.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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