Directory Opus
Highly configurable file manager that replaces Windows Explorer
What is Directory Opus?
Directory Opus is a file manager for Windows from GP Software that can take over from Windows Explorer. It offers single or dual file displays with folder trees and tabs, queued copying, batch renaming, FTP and archive support, a duplicate finder and folder synchronization. Toolbars, menus, hotkeys and colors can be reworked, and a scripting interface adds custom commands. Licences are perpetual and priced in Australian dollars, with optional yearly renewals for updates.
Directory Opus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars). See every plan
Good for
- 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
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- 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.
Directory Opus pricing
- Starts at
- $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars)
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- Free for 30 days, or 60 days after registering by email; the 60-day trial also enables Advanced FTP
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $89 AUDone-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 AUDone-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 AUDone-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 licence | Custom | Volume licences for businesses starting at 11 seats, with discounts that increase with quantity. Arranged by email with sales. |
Read from gpsoft.com.au on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Directory Opus before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Lifetime licensePerpetual 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.
Stated on resource.dopus.com - Other savingsFree 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.
Stated on resource.dopus.com - Other savingsDiscounts 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.
Stated on resource.dopus.com - Other savingsVolume 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.
Stated on gpsoft.com.au
Works with
- Everything
- Windows Search
Directory Opus alternatives
- Directory Opus vs Total Commander
Free trial · from €42 one-time
- Directory Opus vs Files
Free plan · from $12.99 one-time
- Directory Opus vs Path Finder
Free trial · from $2.95/mo
- Directory Opus vs ForkLift
Free trial · from $19.95 one-time
Common questions
Is Directory Opus free?
No, Directory Opus is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free for 30 days, or 60 days after registering by email; the 60-day trial also enables Advanced FTP.
How much does Directory Opus cost?
Directory Opus lists 4 plans. Single: $89 AUD one-time purchase; later updates $25 AUD / year (optional). Dual: $129 AUD one-time purchase; later updates $40 AUD / year (optional). Five: $249 AUD one-time purchase; later updates $75 AUD / year (optional). GOLP volume licence: custom pricing. Prices were read from gpsoft.com.au on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does Directory Opus work on?
Directory Opus is available on Windows.
Does Directory Opus offer any discounts?
Directory Opus publicly lists the following: Perpetual licence; Free personal laptop licence; Discounts for multi-year renewals; Volume pricing from 11 seats.
Does Directory Opus have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Directory Opus is listed for Windows.
Does Directory Opus have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Directory Opus is listed for Windows.
Is Directory Opus open source?
Directory Opus is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
What does Directory Opus integrate with?
Directory Opus's listing names Everything and Windows Search. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Directory Opus?
Directory Opus is made by GP Software.
What are the alternatives to Directory Opus?
The closest alternatives to Directory Opus in our directory are Total Commander, Files, Path Finder and ForkLift. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Directory Opus.
Sources for this page
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