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Files by Google vs Material Files: catalog facts
Files by Google	Material Files
Free Free app from Google.	Free Free and open source.
Android	Android
Cleanup suggestions for unused apps, duplicates and large files Offline, encrypted file sharing with nearby people	Clean Material Design interface Network access over FTP, SFTP, SMB and WebDAV
Android only Closed source and tied to Google's ecosystem for cloud backup	Android only No desktop companion app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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 23, 2026

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