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

Directory Opus is described as 'Complete replacement for Explorer, with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today' 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

     598 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.

    130 Double Commander alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about Double Commander as an Alternative to Directory Opus
    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.
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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. Total Commander icon

    Total Commander

     908 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.

    178 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Almost everyone thinks Total Commander is a great Directory Opus alternative.

    • Total Commander is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Directory Opus.

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryDirectory Opus is Paid and Proprietary
    • Total Commander is Customizable and LightweightDirectory Opus is not according to our users
  4. Files icon

    Files

     160 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.

    121 Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  5. Spacedrive icon

    Spacedrive

     149 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.

    76 Spacedrive alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. FreeCommander icon

    FreeCommander

     396 likes

    FreeCommander is an easy-to-use alternative to the standard windows file manager. The program helps you with daily work in Windows. Here you can find all the necessary functions to manage your data stock.

    115 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  7. OneCommander icon

    OneCommander

     171 likes

    Free dual-pane file manager for Windows featuring tabs, columns, themes, long filename support, image converter, regex renaming and many other unique features.

    92 OneCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about OneCommander as an Alternative to Directory Opus
    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.

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

    XYplorer

     209 likes

    XYplorer is a file manager for Windows. It features tabbed browsing, a powerful file search, a versatile preview, a highly customizable interface, optional dual pane, scripting engine, and a large array of unique ways to efficiently automate frequently recurring tasks.

    93 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Most users think XYplorer is a great Directory Opus alternative.

    • XYplorer is the most popular commercial alternative to Directory Opus.

    • XYplorer is Paid and ProprietaryDirectory Opus is also Paid and Proprietary
    • XYplorer is Customizable and LightweightDirectory Opus is not according to our users
  10. Midnight Commander icon

    Midnight Commander

     243 likes

    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...

    104 Midnight Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts
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    Q-Dir

     201 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!

    95 Q-Dir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  12. File Explorer icon

    File Explorer

     231 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.

    128 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  14. Amaze File Manager icon

    Amaze File Manager

     101 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...

    60 Amaze File Manager alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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