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Files by Google vs X-plore File Manager: catalog facts
Files by Google	X-plore File Manager
Free Free app from Google.	Freemium Free to use, with some advanced functions unlocked by in-app purchases.
Android	Android
Cleanup suggestions for unused apps, duplicates and large files Offline, encrypted file sharing with nearby people	Dual-pane tree view FTP, SMB, SFTP and many cloud services in one app
Android only Closed source and tied to Google's ecosystem for cloud backup	Some advanced features require payment Android only
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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