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Nemo vs Caja: catalog facts
Nemo	Caja
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source, developed by the MATE project.
Linux	Linux
Keeps the type-ahead path bar, dual panes and toolbars Nautilus dropped Extension system for actions, scripts and previews	Default, well-integrated file manager for MATE Extension interface for adding features
Best integrated on Cinnamon; other desktops pull in extra dependencies Linux only	Linux only Best integrated with the MATE desktop rather than other environments
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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