Files pricing
Files has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price)
- Free plan
- The app is free through the classic installer, a PowerShell command or the offline packages. The Microsoft Store version is the paid way to get it, sold to support the project.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Classic installer | $0 | The free version, in stable and preview branches. The project asks people who install it to consider supporting development on GitHub. |
| Microsoft Store | $12.99one-time purchase (US Microsoft Store price) | The stable release bought and updated through the Microsoft Store. The download page calls this the best way to support development. |
Read from apps.microsoft.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Files before you buy.
How Files's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Files | $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price) | Yes | |
| Directory Opus | $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars) | No | Compare |
| Total Commander | €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence) | No | Compare |
| ForkLift | $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates) | No | Compare |
| Path Finder | $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year | No | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Files pricing questions
Is Files free?
Files has a free plan. The app is free through the classic installer, a PowerShell command or the offline packages. The Microsoft Store version is the paid way to get it, sold to support the project. Paid plans start at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
How much does Files cost?
Files lists 2 plans. Classic installer: $0. Microsoft Store: $12.99 one-time purchase (US Microsoft Store price). Prices were read from apps.microsoft.com on Oct 9, 2026.
Does Files have a free trial?
No free trial was listed on apps.microsoft.com when it was checked on Oct 9, 2026.
When were Files's prices last checked?
On Oct 9, 2026, against apps.microsoft.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.