Head-to-head · File Viewer Software
File Viewer Plus vs Universal File Opener
File Viewer Plus leads on 0 checks, Universal File Opener on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFile Viewer Plus · 7.7/10
- Free planonly Universal File Opener
- Free trialonly File Viewer Plus
File Viewer Plus scores higher on our rubric for file viewer software: 7.7 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #14.
Universal File Opener offers free plan; File Viewer Plus doesn't. On primary access, Universal File Opener gives you Mobile where File Viewer Plus offers Desktop.
File Viewer Plus is the better fit for windows users needing viewing and conversion. Universal File Opener is the better fit for windows and Android users needing editing.
- File Viewer Plus fits best
Windows users needing viewing and conversion
- Universal File Opener fits best
Windows and Android users needing editing
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Side by side
| Feature | File Viewer Plus 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Universal File Opener 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #12 in File Viewer Software | #14 in File Viewer Software |
| Best for | Windows users needing viewing and conversion | Windows and Android users needing editing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €22/user/yr | $29.99 one-time |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features File Viewer Plus 4/4 · Universal File Opener 4/4 | ||
| Archive preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Office file preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Code file preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-file search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Listed formats | Not checked yet | 214 formats |
| Primary access | Desktop | Mobile |
| Maximum file size | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | File Viewer Plus is a Windows desktop utility for opening, viewing, editing, and converting files across more than 400 formats. It is aimed at individual users, businesses, and enterprise teams that want one application for office… Read the review → |
Universal File Opener is an offline file viewer and editor for Android and Windows users who need to work across many file types without an account or file-upload service. It supports 214 formats, including PDFs, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, images,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
File Viewer Plus — where it wins
- Supports 400+ formats across documents, media, archives, code, and more
- Batch-converts folders and inspects metadata, headers, and raw hex content
- Offers annual, one-time, and volume licensing options
Where it doesn't
- Windows desktop access only
- No free plan; access requires a paid license after the trial
- One-time purchase includes version 6.x updates rather than continuous updates
Universal File Opener — where it wins
- Free viewing, search, copying, printing and sharing across supported formats
- Offline tools cover PDFs, Office files, images, archives, media and code
- On-device OCR, PDF tools and in-file search support document workflows
Where it doesn't
- Saving most edited files requires a one-time Pro purchase
- Android and Windows use separate Pro licenses
- Windows edition remains in Microsoft Store review
- File Viewer Plus7.7/10 · 14-day trial
A broad Windows file utility with viewing, editing, inspection, and batch conversion.
Try File Viewer PlusFull verdict → - Universal File Opener7.5/10 · Free plan
A broad offline viewer with free access and one-time Pro upgrades for saving edits.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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