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Caja vs Nemo: catalog facts
Caja	Nemo
Free Free and open source, developed by the MATE project.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Linux	Linux
Default, well-integrated file manager for MATE Extension interface for adding features	Keeps the type-ahead path bar, dual panes and toolbars Nautilus dropped Extension system for actions, scripts and previews
Linux only Best integrated with the MATE desktop rather than other environments	Best integrated on Cinnamon; other desktops pull in extra dependencies Linux only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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