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Files by Google vs SD Maid SE: catalog facts
Files by Google	SD Maid SE
Free Free app from Google.	Free Free to download from the project's GitHub repository.
Android	Android
Cleanup suggestions for unused apps, duplicates and large files Offline, encrypted file sharing with nearby people	Finds leftovers from uninstalled apps Duplicate file detection and storage analysis
Android only Closed source and tied to Google's ecosystem for cloud backup	Android only Some cleaning areas need root or ADB access
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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 23, 2026

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