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Caja vs Pantheon Files: catalog facts
Caja	Pantheon Files
Free Free and open source, developed by the MATE project.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Default, well-integrated file manager for MATE Extension interface for adding features	Simple, uncluttered interface Plugin support and Git status integration
Linux only Best integrated with the MATE desktop rather than other environments	Designed for elementary OS and fits best there Fewer advanced features than dual-pane managers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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