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Material Files vs X-plore File Manager: catalog facts
Material Files	X-plore File Manager
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free to use, with some advanced functions unlocked by in-app purchases.
Android	Android
Clean Material Design interface Network access over FTP, SFTP, SMB and WebDAV	Dual-pane tree view FTP, SMB, SFTP and many cloud services in one app
Android only No desktop companion app	Some advanced features require payment Android only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it 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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