# Directory Opus vs Midnight Commander

Source: https://listme.name/compare/directory-opus-vs-midnight-commander
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/file-managers

| | Directory Opus | Midnight Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90.5 | 86.0 |
| Rank | #2 | #6 |
| Price | One-time purchase | Free and open source |
| Best for | Windows users who want an Explorer replacement | Terminal users who want two panes for copying files |
| Layout | Dual panes, dual trees and tabs | Dual-pane, text mode |

A paid Windows file manager that its vendor calls a complete replacement for Explorer. It uses a one-time licence after a 30-day trial, and the site notes that ARM is not currently supported. A free dual-pane file manager that runs in a terminal on Linux, macOS and BSD under the GNU GPL. It is the only text-mode dual-pane tool in this list, and it has no native desktop window.