Directory Opus vs TeraCopy

Directory Opus

• Windows users who want a more configurable replacement for Explorer
• People who organize large file collections with tags, labels and ratings
• Users who customize and script their tools heavily

TeraCopy

• Large or unattended transfers that should not stop at the first error
• Backups and media work where every copy must be verified by checksum
• Windows users who find the built-in copy dialog too limited

Directory Opus

• Windows only: it is supported on x64 versions of Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, and ARM is not currently supported.
• Prices are in Australian dollars. Updates are free for one year; after that they need a renewal from $25 AUD a year, though the installed version keeps working.
• Advanced FTP and USB Export are optional add-ons, and the default 30-day evaluation does not enable Advanced FTP.
• The vendor's licensing FAQ says there are no refunds after purchase and suggests evaluating for up to 60 days first.

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.

Directory Opus

Explorer replacement with dual panes

An Explorer Replacement mode takes over from Windows Explorer, with single or dual file displays, folder trees and tabs for keeping several folders open.

Copy queue and batch rename

Queues multiple file copies and renames files in batches, including keyboard macros for building rename operations.

FTP and archive support

Works with FTP sites and archive formats such as Zip, 7Zip and RAR. Advanced FTP is an optional add-on to the licence.

Search, duplicates and synchronize

Built-in tools find files, locate duplicates and synchronize folders, and searches can use indexed engines such as Windows Search and Everything.

Labels, tags and metadata

Color-codes files and assigns status icons, star ratings, tags and descriptions, with an integrated viewer and a metadata editor.

Customization and scripting

Toolbars, menus, hotkeys, themes and more than 600 colors and fonts can be changed, and a scripting interface adds custom commands and dialogs.

TeraCopy

Error recovery

When a file fails to copy, TeraCopy skips it without ending the whole transfer and waits for a network or device to reconnect. Failed or skipped files can be retried afterwards.

File verification

Checks that destination files match the source using 17 checksum algorithms, including CRC32, MD5, SHA1, BLAKE3 and xxHash3, and can generate or validate checksum files.

Explorer integration

Replaces the copy and move functions in Windows Explorer, with an optional confirmation dialog on drag and drop to prevent folders being moved by accident.

Queue, history and file list

Transfers queue to run one after another. The file list doubles as a log of sizes, checksums and errors, and finished tasks are kept for a few days for review.

Locked files and metadata

Copies locked files through an elevated Windows service and Volume Shadow Copy, and lets you choose which metadata to carry over, such as timestamps, streams and permissions.

Paid extras

Pro and Business licenses add copying to several destinations at once, 3 or more copy threads, file list editing with ignore lists, favorite folders and HTML or CSV reports.

Directory Opus

• Single$89 AUD

  one-time purchase; later updates $25 AUD / year (optional)

  Install on one computer, plus a free personal laptop licence for home users. Includes one year of free updates and forum support.

• Dual$129 AUD

  one-time purchase; later updates $40 AUD / year (optional)

  Install on two computers at one location, plus the free personal laptop licence. Includes one year of free updates.

• Five$249 AUD

  one-time purchase; later updates $75 AUD / year (optional)

  Install on five computers at one location, plus the free personal laptop licence. Includes one year of free updates.

• GOLP volume licenceCustom

  Volume licences for businesses starting at 11 seats, with discounts that increase with quantity. Arranged by email with sales.

TeraCopy

• TeraCopy$0

  Free version with no expiry: verification, checksum files, locked-file copying and Explorer integration, with up to 2 copy threads. Not for commercial use.

• Pro license$34.95

  one-time purchase

  For individuals and freelancers on all their own devices. Adds multiple destinations, 3 or more threads, file list editing, favorite folders and report export.

• Business license$49.95

  one-time purchase

  The paid features licensed for commercial use by teams, companies, government agencies and educational institutions.

• Site license$999

  one-time purchase

  Covers up to 100 users across all of an organization's locations.

Directory Opus

• Lifetime license

  Perpetual licence

  A licence lets you keep using the version you have forever. Only installing later releases depends on the annual upgrade subscription, which never renews automatically.

• Other savings

  Free personal laptop licence

  Standard licences bought for home use include one free personal laptop licence on top of the installs purchased. It does not apply to business licences.

• Other savings

  Discounts for multi-year renewals

  Upgrade subscriptions can be renewed up to three years ahead, and the vendor says discounts are offered for renewing for more than one year.

• Other savings

  Volume pricing from 11 seats

  The GP Software Open Licence Plan gives small businesses and corporations cascading discounts on 11 or more seats, arranged by email.

TeraCopy

• Other savings

  Volume discounts from 5 licenses

  The purchase page lists discounts of 10% for 5 to 9 licenses, 20% for 10 to 19 and 35% for 20 to 29.

• Other savings

  Bundle with Direct Folders

  TeraCopy and Direct Folders together cost $44.95 for a Pro license or $59.95 for a Business license, against $64.90 and $94.90 when bought separately.

• Other savings

  Lower price when paying with cryptocurrency

  The purchase page lists TeraCopy Pro at $25 when paid in Bitcoin, Lightning or altcoins through CoinPayments, which it describes as a 25% discount.