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Files by Google vs Solid Explorer: catalog facts
Files by Google	Solid Explorer
Free Free app from Google.	Paid Distributed through Google Play; the homepage does not list the price.
Android	Android
Cleanup suggestions for unused apps, duplicates and large files Offline, encrypted file sharing with nearby people	Dual-pane browsing with drag and drop between locations Access to Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Mega and more in one app
Android only Closed source and tied to Google's ecosystem for cloud backup	Android only Homepage gives little detail on pricing or recent changes
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed 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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