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TeraCopy alternatives
TeraCopy compared with 4 alternatives: Total Commander, Directory Opus, Files and ForkLift.
TeraCopy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $34.95 one-time purchase (Pro license, personal use). 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeraCopyThis tool | Free plan · from $34.95 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Total Commander | Free trial · from €42 one-time | Trial only | Windows, Android |
| Directory Opus | Free trial · from $89 one-time | Trial only | Windows |
| Files | Free plan · from $12.99 one-time | Yes | Windows |
| ForkLift | Free trial · from $19.95 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
How each one differs from TeraCopy
- Free trial · from €42 one-time
Total Commander
Two-pane file manager for Windows with FTP and archive tools
- Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence). TeraCopy starts at $34.95 one-time purchase (Pro license, personal use).
- TeraCopy has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Total Commander lists an Android app.
- Only TeraCopy lists a macOS app.
- Total Commander also covers file compression.
Suits: Windows users who manage many files and prefer two panels to Explorer
- Free trial · from $89 one-time
Directory Opus
Highly configurable file manager that replaces Windows Explorer
- Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars). TeraCopy starts at $34.95 one-time purchase (Pro license, personal use).
- TeraCopy has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TeraCopy lists a macOS app.
- Directory Opus also covers file compression.
Suits: Windows users who want a more configurable replacement for Explorer
- Free plan · from $12.99 one-time
Files
Open-source file manager for Windows with tabs and dual pane
- Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). TeraCopy starts at $34.95 one-time purchase (Pro license, personal use).
- Only TeraCopy lists a macOS app.
- Files is open source, according to its own site.
- TeraCopy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Files also covers file compression.
Suits: Windows users who want tabs, dual pane and tags in a file manager
- Free trial · from $19.95 one-time
ForkLift
Dual-pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS
- ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates). TeraCopy starts at $34.95 one-time purchase (Pro license, personal use).
- TeraCopy has a free plan. ForkLift does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TeraCopy lists a Windows app.
- ForkLift also covers file sync.
Suits: Mac users who manage files on servers and cloud storage as well as local disks
Limits worth knowing in TeraCopy
- The free version is not licensed for commercial use and is limited to 2 copy threads.
- Copying to multiple destinations, file list editing, favorite folders and HTML or CSV reports require a paid license.
- TeraCopy 4 needs Windows 10 or 11. The Mac app is a separate, simpler version 1.1 with four hash algorithms, and its page offers a download but no purchase link.
- A license includes free minor updates, with discounted upgrades for major versions; the About page still describes a lifetime license.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to TeraCopy?
The alternatives to TeraCopy in this directory are Total Commander, Directory Opus, Files and ForkLift. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TeraCopy.
Is there a free alternative to TeraCopy?
Yes. Files has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which TeraCopy alternatives work on Android?
The TeraCopy listing does not include an Android app. Total Commander lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to TeraCopy?
Files is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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