TeraCopy
File copy and move tool for Windows with checksum verification
What is TeraCopy?
TeraCopy is a Windows utility from Code Sector that takes over the copy and move functions in Explorer. It skips a problem file instead of stopping the whole transfer, waits for a drive or network to reconnect, queues transfers and can verify each copy against a checksum. The free version does not expire but is not licensed for commercial use; Pro and Business licenses are a one-time purchase. A simpler Mac version is also available.
TeraCopy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $34.95 one-time purchase (Pro license, personal use). See every plan
Good for
- 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
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- 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.
TeraCopy pricing
- Starts at
- $34.95 one-time purchase (Pro license, personal use)
- Free plan
- The free version does not expire and includes verification, checksum files, locked-file copying, Explorer integration and secure delete, with up to 2 copy threads. It is not licensed for commercial use.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $34.95one-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 | $49.95one-time purchase | The paid features licensed for commercial use by teams, companies, government agencies and educational institutions. |
| Site license | $999one-time purchase | Covers up to 100 users across all of an organization's locations. |
Read from codesector.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with TeraCopy before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Other savingsVolume 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.
Stated on codesector.com - Other savingsBundle 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.
Stated on codesector.com - Other savingsLower 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.
Stated on codesector.com
Works with
- Windows Explorer
- PowerShell
TeraCopy alternatives
- TeraCopy vs Total Commander
Free trial · from €42 one-time
- TeraCopy vs Directory Opus
Free trial · from $89 one-time
- TeraCopy vs Files
Free plan · from $12.99 one-time
- TeraCopy vs ForkLift
Free trial · from $19.95 one-time
Common questions
Is TeraCopy free?
TeraCopy has a free plan. The free version does not expire and includes verification, checksum files, locked-file copying, Explorer integration and secure delete, with up to 2 copy threads. It is not licensed for commercial use. Paid plans start at $34.95 one-time purchase (Pro license, personal use).
How much does TeraCopy cost?
TeraCopy lists 4 plans. TeraCopy: $0. Pro license: $34.95 one-time purchase. Business license: $49.95 one-time purchase. Site license: $999 one-time purchase. Prices were read from codesector.com on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does TeraCopy work on?
TeraCopy is available on Windows and macOS.
Does TeraCopy offer any discounts?
TeraCopy publicly lists the following: Volume discounts from 5 licenses; Bundle with Direct Folders; Lower price when paying with cryptocurrency.
Does TeraCopy have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. TeraCopy is listed for Windows and macOS.
Does TeraCopy have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. TeraCopy is listed for Windows and macOS.
Is TeraCopy open source?
TeraCopy is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
What does TeraCopy integrate with?
TeraCopy's listing names Windows Explorer and PowerShell. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes TeraCopy?
TeraCopy is made by Code Sector. It dates from 1999.
What are the alternatives to TeraCopy?
The closest alternatives to TeraCopy in our directory are Total Commander, Directory Opus, Files and ForkLift. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TeraCopy.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.