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Files by Google vs Simple File Manager: catalog facts
Files by Google	Simple File Manager
Free Free app from Google.	Free Free and open source under GPLv3+.
Android	Android
Cleanup suggestions for unused apps, duplicates and large files Offline, encrypted file sharing with nearby people	Minimal and uncluttered Material theming
Android only Closed source and tied to Google's ecosystem for cloud backup	Few features beyond browsing files Small, young project
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
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 October 2, 2026

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