Commander One

Commander One

Electronic Team, Inc.
Directory Opus

Directory Opus

GPSoftware
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About

Commander One is the all-in-one file dual-panel file management application for Mac. It fully supports Mac M1 and M2 silicon and comes with a great interface that’s easy to maneuver and productivity-driven. The app is packed with features designed to increase the speed and ease of working with files. The ability to customize hotkeys, select specific files, show hidden files and view the entire work history and favorite files makes it amazing for those working with a lot of content. Moreover, Commander One also comes with an operation queue section, where users can see all of their files being processed, full support for archives, and a built-in viewer for text files of all kinds. Users can also choose to encrypt their files, with the super secure encryption feature that is built in and easy to set up. Power users can use the terminal emulator which also comes with the application to set up specific tasks and have full control over their workflow.

About

Directory Opus is a complete replacement for Explorer, with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today. Single or dual pane file display and folder trees. Tabbed interface let you keep multiple folders open and switch quickly between them. Unique Explorer Replacement mode provides a full replacement for Windows Explorer. Quickly filter, sort, group, and search your folders. Color-code your files, and assign status icons, star ratings, tags, and descriptions. View images, documents, and more. Image marking lets you sort your photos quickly and easily. Batch renaming including easy-to-use keyboard macros. View and edit file metadata. Support for FTP and archive formats like Zip, 7Zip, and RAR. Built-in tools including synchronize and duplicate file finder. Calculate folder sizes and print or export folder listings. Queue multiple file copies for improved performance. Fully configurable user interface, colors, fonts, toolbars, keyboard hotkeys, etc.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Mac OS users, System Administrators, Webmasters

Audience

Professionals and anyone seeking a solution to manage and organize their files and folder trees

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$29.99
Personal License (for 1 Mac) $29.99
Team (for 5 Macs) $99.99
Company (for 50 Macs) $149.99
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$31.65 one-time payment
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.9 / 5
features 4.9 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I’ve been using Commander One for a while now, and I have to say, it’s a game-changer for managing files on my Mac. The dual-pane interface makes moving files around so easy—just drag and drop, and you’re done! Whether I’m handling local files or connecting to cloud services like Google Drive and Dropbox, everything’s right there in one place. I can quickly manage all my files without jumping between apps. The file compression tools are a nice bonus, and I love how customizable it is. I can set up hotkeys and even access system files with root access when needed. That’s perfect for more advanced tasks.
  • Dual-pane interface: Commander One offers a dual-pane view, allowing you to easily manage files and folders between two locations. Advanced file operations: It provides various advanced file operations, such as batch renaming, file compression, and file searching, which can improve productivity. Cloud storage integration: Commander One supports integration with popular cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, Amazon S3, and Microsoft OneDrive, allowing you to manage cloud files alongside local files. FTP/SFTP client: It includes built-in support for FTP and SFTP connections, making it easy to manage files on remote servers. Customizable: The application is highly customizable, allowing you to configure the interface, shortcuts, and other settings to suit your preferences. File viewer: It includes a built-in file viewer for various file types, eliminating the need for external applications for viewing files. Archive support: Commander One supports a wide range of archive formats, including ZIP, RAR, 7ZIP, TAR, and others, making it easy to work with compressed files.
  • - The interface is user friendly. I can easily find what I'm looking for. - Switching between my connections is pretty simple. - Having a built-in terminal speeds up my SSH operations a lot. - Lots of functions available. - Simple to use and addictive. I can't even open my Mac's Terminal app anymore.
  • This does everything Finder can't do. Nice and tight interface, very logically laid out, lots of options but seriously, out of the box is ready to go just as it is. complete access and visibility to source and destination in one tidy layout.
  • - easy to use -self-explanatory -many functions - rich options to design view as you want! -lots of tutorials and help on how to use available

Cons

  • That said, the free version has its limits. To unlock cloud storage support and some other advanced features, I had to upgrade to the Pro version.
  • Mac-only: Commander One is only available for macOS, so if you need a similar tool for other operating systems, you'll have to look elsewhere. Learning curve: The application has a bit of a learning curve, especially for users unfamiliar with dual-pane file managers or advanced file operations. Price: While Commander One offers a free version with limited features, some advanced features require purchasing the Pro version, which may be a downside for users looking for a completely free solution.
  • I've only seen one negative thing so far: Sometimes files over SSH are not refreshed in file explorer. I may have to exit the folder and re-enter. I hope this question will be resolved in a new update.
  • Cannot find any con's to this at all. I keep getting positive surprises the more I work with this.
  • I would like like in Windows: Cut - Button, otherwise everything is fine.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The ease of use and sheer depth of options for managing files and folder, the file renaming functionality is pretty much limitless thanks to the inclusion of Javascript support and predefined placeholder tags that can refer to most (if not all) of the file's properties. The file move/copy functionality provides great feedback on progress. No other file manager touches Directory Opus where power use is needed.
  • I spent weeks downloading over 12 different alternative file explorers. I tested the features that I valued most in each of them. I finely decided to use the 30 free trial of Directory Opus. By the end of the 30 days, I was in love and bought 3 copies of the software to use on my 3 computers. After using the product now for 4 months I don't know how the universe existed without Directory Opus. I can’t find the words to tell you how awesome this product is. All day every day I interact with files on my computer. Directory Opus saves me a TON of time interacting with my files. I can customize the interface to work with my workflow. With the old Microsoft Windows 10 file explorer I used to have 3-4 windows open all the time to interact with groups of files. I love the Tab feature in Directory Opus. I now just have 1 window open. There are a 100+ features that I've fallen in love with. I know it seams out of the normal to "pay" for a file explorer, however if you work with files all day long, your time is worth something as well. Directory Opus has more than paid for itself in how much time it has saved me.

Cons

  • Nothing much to complain about, though when I first purchased it many many years ago, the licence cost was quite expensive but latest prices seem a lot more reasonable now and it's excellent value in my opinion.
  • I’ll be honest there is a learning curve. But if you’re willing to read help files and watch YouTube videos you will be well rewarded with a customized version of Directory Opus that meets your needs and saves you time in your workflow.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Electronic Team, Inc.
Founded: 2000
United States
ftp-mac.com

Company Information

GPSoftware
United States
www.gpsoft.com.au

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